WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs today announced a $112 million grant funding opportunity for organizations that provide suicide prevention services to Veterans across the country. Grant funding is available to nonprofit organizations, …
WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Justice have signed a memorandum of understanding that will help some of America’s most vulnerable Veterans get the ongoing care they need. VA cares for hundreds of Veterans who are unable …
WASHINGTON — Technology that will help the Department of Veterans Affairs schedule community care appointments faster than ever before is now up and running at all VA facilities, and VA will be expanding its use in 2026 so Veterans can more easily choose …
WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs today announced that the backlog of VA disability compensation and pension benefit claims is consistently below 100,000 for the first time since May 2020, during the first Trump Administration. Hitting this …
WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs today announced a major new step to protect Veterans’ Second Amendment rights. Effective immediately, VA will not report Veterans to the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s National Instant Criminal Background …
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs today announced a new regulation that will lead to faster decisions and quicker payments for certain types of survivors’ claims. Previously, VA was required to address claims for Dependency and Indemnity …
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has released a request for proposals for a new dental care administrator to operate the department’s next generation network of community care dental providers. The goal is to contract with a vendor that …
WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs today announced the termination of two leases and a revocable license at its West Los Angeles VA Medical Center Campus. Effective today: VA has terminated its lease with Brentwood School — an exclusive K-12 …
WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs’ National Cemetery Administration earned the highest customer satisfaction score ever achieved by any public or private organization measured by the American Customer Satisfaction Index, as part of the group’ …
WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs today released the National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report, which analyzes Veteran suicide from 2001 to 2023, the most recent year for which data is available. The report shows there were 6,398 …
WASHINGTON ― The Department of Veterans Affairs is recruiting more than 300 vocational rehabilitation counselors and specialists for its Veteran Readiness and Employment program. Positions are open across the nation, and VA is accepting applications …
WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs today announced an increase in the expenditure cap for in-home and community-based services for Veterans with certain complex medical conditions. VA’s skilled home health care program will now cover the costs …
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs today announced the planned departure of Chief of Staff Chris Syrek, who will soon leave VA for a private-sector opportunity. Syrek’s last day with VA will be Feb.13, and he will be succeeded by VA …
WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs today announced it will spend $4.8 billion in fiscal year 2026 to modernize, repair and improve health care facilities as part of the Veterans Health Administration’s Non-Recurring Maintenance program, which …
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs today announced it has established a commission to find candidates to lead the Veterans Benefits Administration. VA Deputy Secretary Paul R. Lawrence, Ph.D., will chair the commission. The commission …
WASHINGTON — The American Medical Association has recognized seven VA health care facilities for their work to reduce physician burnout. AMA’s Joy in Medicine Health System Recognition Program annually highlights health systems across the nation that are …
WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs awarded more than $77 million in grants in fiscal year 2025 for the expansion and improvement of 20 state Veterans cemeteries throughout the nation and one establishment grant for Alaska’s first state …
WASHINGTON —The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs today released a request for proposals (RFP) for new community care contracts that will improve health care choice and quality for Veterans over the next decade. View the RFP here. VA’s community care …
WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs today announced its intent to reorganize the management structure of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), with the goals of improving health care for Veterans, empowering local hospital directors, …
WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs today announced that women Veterans can now schedule appointments directly with VA gynecology providers without a referral from a primary care provider. The new, streamlined process takes effect today and …
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