The legislation would require coverage of alternative healthcare if the VA does not schedule appointments within 20 days. House Veterans Affairs Committee chair Representative Mike Bost proposed a…
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Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs
Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs
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House Advances Overhaul of Veterans’ Healthcare
The bipartisan bill expands in-home care for veterans and mental health support for caregivers. The House of Representatives passed the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and…
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Some House Members Question VA’s Budget Shortfall Claims
Federal legislators wonder if department leaders are exaggerating the funding discrepancy in veterans’ benefits. Some members of Congress, including Veterans Affairs Chairman Mike Bost of Illinois and Appropriations…
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House Bill Would Make Veterans Experience Office Permanent
Federal legislators seek to secure the VA office to improve trust and service quality for veterans. A bill has been introduced by Representatives Nikki Budzinski of Illinois and…
Read MoreCongress Passes $3 Billion VA Supplemental Funding Bill
Concerns over the Friday deadline avoided by Senate and House approval. President Joe Biden signed a supplemental funding bill for the Department of Veterans Affairs that was passed…
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VA Hosts 60 National Day of Service Events on September 11
Volunteers to clean cemeteries and commemorate veterans, first responders, and service members across 34 states and Puerto Rico The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is hosting over…
Read MoreVA Launches Call Center to Protect Veterans from Fraud and Scams
The department establishes the VSAFE website and call center for assistance. The Department of Veterans Affairs has launched resources to help protect U.S. veterans, service members, and their…
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Federal Judge Rules VA Housing Discriminates Against Disabled Veterans
He says disability income cannot disqualify veterans from VA Housing. U.S. District Judge David Carter ruled that the Department of Veterans Affairs discriminated against disabled veterans by effectively…
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VA Commemorates Two Years of Improved 988 Hotline Use
The addition of Press 1 increased successful calls per day by 22.7 percent since 2022. This week, Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough highlighted the increased use of the…
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