The department will no longer refer beneficiaries to the federal background system solely for needing financial management assistance. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently announced it…
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VA Revises Survivors’ Benefits Process to Expedite Payments
The new rule directs the agency to award the higher of two eligible survivor benefits without developing both claims. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced a…
Read MoreVA Expands Hiring for Veteran Employment Support Program
The agency seeks counselors for nationwide vocational services. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently announced it is hiring more than 300 vocational rehabilitation counselors and specialists to…
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Veterans Affairs Dedicates New Southern Utah National Cemetery
New Cedar City site expands access to final resting places for Veterans in rural communities. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) dedicated the Southern Utah National Cemetery in…
Read MoreVA Distributes $818 Million to Veteran Homeless Initiatives
The department awards SSVF grants to 235 support organizations across the nation. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently announced that it is distributing $818 million to support…
Read MoreVA Announces Record-Breaking Number of Processed Disability and Pension Claims
Department reports faster processing, expanded services, and major infrastructure investments before the end of the fiscal year. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently announced it has processed…
Read MoreVA Terminates Union Contracts for the Majority of Its Workforce
The move comes as lawsuits continue to make their way through the court system. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced last week that it was canceling all…
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VA Directs $800M Toward Facility Upgrades in 2025
Realigned funds to support infrastructure improvements across veteran health care facilities nationwide. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will reallocate an additional $800 million this fiscal year…
Read MoreVA Moves to Extend Caregiver Program for Veterans and Families
The proposed rule would maintain benefits for legacy participants while program updates are finalized. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced plans to propose a rule extending eligibility…
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VA Temporarily Expands Veterans Burial Benefits After At-Home Hospice Care
The Dole Act provides for families of eligible veterans who die at home after VA discharge. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced a temporary expansion of…
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