Advocates for homeless vets wary over proposed changes to VA programs VA Secretary Doug Collins has promised to keep focus and funding on programs to help homeless vets, but community groups still worry about possible cuts.By Leo Shane III4 days ago
Top lawmaker says VA, DOD leaders continue to ignore Hill requestsSen. Richard Blumenthal said administration officials aren't providing basic information to Congress on looming plans for massive changes. By Leo Shane III5 days ago
Hegseth, Collins promise fixes to post-military transition programsVA and Pentagon leaders plan to review veteran transition programs to ensure separating troops are getting the support they need. By Leo Shane III6 days ago
VA drops secondary review rule for community care medical appointmentsCongress last year passed legislation designed to simplify the process for veterans seeking medical help outside the VA health care system. By Leo Shane III2 weeks ago
Congressional appropriators criticize VA’s unapproved funding moves Department leaders shifted about $340 million in budget savings to outside health care accounts without lawmakers' OK. By Leo Shane III2 weeks ago
Vets disability claims backlog down to 200K cases, a post-pandemic lowThe number of overdue disability claims rose to more than 400,000 cases after COVID-19 office closures and toxic exposure benefits expansion. By Leo Shane III3 weeks ago
