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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GAO Finds Issues in Veterans Crisis Line Operations
Senate hears testimony about rising workload, inadequate support, and risks to veterans in crisis. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) reported that the Veterans Crisis Line faces operational strains…
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Supreme Court Lifts VA Cap on Veteran Compensation Program
The department had limited the enrollment to the most recent six years for combat-related compensation. The Supreme Court unanimously ruled this month that the Department of Veterans Affairs…
Read MoreVA Offers Legal Aid Grants to Support Veterans Vulnerable to Homelessness
The funding will help prevent eviction, resolve legal issues, and improve access to benefits for vulnerable veterans. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is offering $42 million in…
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VA Simplifies Access to Community Health Care for Veterans
Policy change eliminates second-doctor review, giving Veterans faster access to non-VA medical providers. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently removed an administrative step to expedite Veterans’ access…
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VA Distributes Funding for Veteran Suicide Prevention
The funds support clinical and emergency services at local levels. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced last week that it is distributing $50 million toward veteran suicide…
Read MoreVA Budget to Rise Despite Broader Federal Cuts in 2026 Fiscal Plan
President Trump’s proposal includes a $5.4 billion increase for veterans’ programs while other domestic agencies face reductions. President Donald Trump’s preliminary 2026 budget plan includes a four percent…
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VA Expands EHR Deployment to Additional Medical Centers in 2026
Facilities in Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, and Alaska to adopt the integrated system to improve care coordination and patient services. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced it will…
Read MoreVA Secretary Seeks to Reduce Department Workforce
He said the department’s workforce is “larger than the active duty Army.” Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) Doug Collins has canceled close to 600 DEI-related contracts and placed…
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