Department says more veterans are receiving screenings and timely evaluations as part of suicide prevention efforts. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced record levels of screenings for…
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President Trump Orders FDA to Expedite Psychedelic Drug Reviews
Ibogaine compounds have been studied as potential therapies for treating mental health. President Donald Trump ordered the Food and Drug Administration to expedite and prioritize reviews of research…
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Veterans Affairs Reports 100k New Veteran Sign Ups After Health Care Improvements
Various improvements such as improved facilities and care access attributed to the influx in applicants. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced the enrollment of 100,000 new veterans…
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Veterans Affairs Offers $16M in Grants for Adaptive Sports Programs
The funding is intended to expand recreational opportunities for veterans with disabilities. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently announced $16 million in grant funding for organizations that…
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VA Enhances Assistance for Veterans Utilizing G.I. Bill Education Benefits
The agency will automatically review eligibility after recent court rulings. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced steps to help veterans access additional education benefits following federal court…
Read MoreDOJ and VA Partner to Improve Care for Vulnerable Veterans
The administration will provide attorneys to assist in legal decision-making. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Justice Department signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that allows…
Read MoreVA Ends Automatic Firearm Reporting for Veterans in Fiduciary Program
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…
Read MoreVA 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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Labor Department Announces Grants for Homeless Veterans Employment
The funding supports job training and reintegration services. The Department of Labor recently announced $23 million in grant funding through the Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program to support organizations…
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