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A bill introduced in the Senate on March 26, 2025 would allow Veterans to retain their full Department of Veterans Affairs benefit to be buried at a national cemetery even if they previously chose to get a plaque or urn for their remains. This bill would correct the...
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is set to reduce its workforce by over 80,000 employees, aiming to revert to its 2019 staffing levels of just under 400,000. This decision aligns with the Trump administration's broader initiative to streamline federal...
The chairman of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committed is planning on bringing the Sen. Elizabeth Dole Act to the floor. This Act would increase funding for the VA for noninstitutional alternatives to nursing home care. This is bipartisan legislation intended to...
The VA has amended its regulations regarding burial benefits to comply with the statutory changes enacted by the Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020 and the Burial Equity for Guards and Reserves Act of the...
Veterans have recently been receiving text message communication from the VA regarding their VA care and benefits. In the age of phishing scams and internet fraud, many Veterans understandably have concerns that these text messages are some form of trojan horse...
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced the allocation of $5 million in grants to organizations dedicated to supporting recently separated members of the Armed Forces and their spouses. This funding aims to provide employment-based resources and...
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has long been a crucial lifeline for millions of Veterans, providing essential healthcare and benefits to those who have served the nation. However, over the years, disparities in access to these services have become...
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is implementing significant staffing cuts, aiming to eliminate about 10,000 positions primarily within its medical services. This move is intended to address budget shortfalls and reallocate resources more effectively. Despite...
There has been additional legislation introduced to increase community services for our Veteran community. In the Senate, House and Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs leaders Chairman Mike Bost (R-Ill.), Chairman Jon Tester (D-Mont.), and Ranking Member Jerry...
A rapid test that checks for traumatic brain injuries using a single drop of blood has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration. The test checks whether a person’s blood contains the protein markers associated with a mild TBI, or concussion, after 15 minutes....