VA ends nearly all abortion procedures at medical centersThe Department of Veterans Affairs has returned to a pre-2022 policy that requires patients seeking the procedure to go outside the department for care. By Patricia Kime4 hours ago
Veterans health shake-up, reforms to get underway in coming monthsThe reorganization of the VA health system should result in improvements to medical facilities, increased oversight and better access, officials said.By Patricia Kime3 days ago
Veterans react to killing of VA nurse Alex Pretti by federal agentThe killing of VA nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis by U.S. Border Patrol personnel has drawn a strong response from veterans.By Patricia Kime7 days ago
Man killed by US Border Patrol officer in Minneapolis was VA nurseAlex Jeffrey Pretti, 37, was an intensive care nurse at a Department of Veterans Affairs, his family said. 9 days ago
VA leader’s policies delaying care, destroying work force, report saysThe VA has lost 40,000 employees in the past year, 88% of whom worked in the Veterans Health Administration, according to the report.By Patricia Kime11 days ago
VA again launches search for VA benefits chief The VA has relaunched efforts to find a new head of veterans benefits following the withdrawal of nominee Karen Brazell last October.By Patricia Kime2 weeks ago