The department hires more than 54,000 employees to sustain healthcare needs. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health officials announced they exceeded their fiscal 2023 hiring target of…
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DOJ Concludes Two State Veterans’ Homes Violated the Constitution
Inadequate infection control practices endanger elders and violate the 14th Amendment. The Department of Justice (DOJ) completed an investigation into two state veterans homes in New Jersey, concluding…
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VA Makes Benefit Letters Accessible to Blind Veterans
App or web browsers can now read the decision letter. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that the VA Health and Benefits mobile app is now compatible…
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VA Considers Addition of 3 Cancers to Toxic Exposure List
The department is reviewing the conditions for possible coverage under the PACT Act. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is reviewing whether three additional types of cancer should…
Read MoreVA Partners with Stanford for Cancer Center in California
The future research center will serve both veterans and non-veterans. The Department of Veterans Affairs announced the beginning plans for a leading-edge cancer care and research center in…
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VA Secretary Promotes Summer VetFest
Department launches public awareness campaign to get veterans signed up for retroactive benefits before August deadline. The Department of Veterans Affairs has launched Summer VetFest to raise awareness…
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Labor Department Expands Veterans Employment Program
The pilot program enhances job placement and support for those transitioning out of the military. The U.S. Department of Labor has expanded its Veterans’ Employment and Training Service…
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Junior Enlisted Service Members May Receive Pay Raise
Congress takes steps to address financial challenges caused by inflation. House legislators recently proposed significant pay increases for junior enlisted service members, along with monthly bonuses to counter…
Read MoreVeterans’ Cost-of-Living Increase Passes in the House
Bipartisan support given to legislation that guarantees annual cost-of-living increase. House legislators recently finalized plans to secure a cost-of-living increase in veterans’ benefits for the upcoming year, and…
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States are Passing Legislation to Help Veterans
Illinois, Maryland, and Pennsylvania have measures to assist with such things as business loans, nonprofit fundraising, and tax relief. State governors and legislatures are approving laws that provide…
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