A record pace for finishing claims in fiscal 2023 and so far in fiscal 2024 hasn't been enough to slow the department's backlog of cases.
Individual hospitals may consider mask mandates if they see a surge in COVID-19 cases locally.
Some Republican lawmakers had called for harsher action against the employee after she mocked Israeli hostages in a video she posted.
Republican lawmakers have accused the department of using funding and resources to help with immigration work at the expense of veterans services.
Lawmakers voted to subpoena information from the department for the first time since 2016.
Veterans can get up to $40,000 in life insruance coverage through the program regardless of their health status.
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Jan. 8, 2024.
Congress enters 2024 without a clear plan for federal spending, just a few weeks before another budget deadline.
Veterans with low disability ratings see higher income than non-disabled peers, but individuals with significant health issues lag far behind.
Congressional Democrats and outside advocates say updated policies for the department are long overdue.
