Latest "VA medical care" stories

Veterans Affairs drops mask requirement for all agency medical offices

Masks will still be mandated for some high-risk areas or facilities with rising virus numbers.

By Leo Shane III

3 months ago

Dept. of Veterans Affairs ahead of health care staffing goals, for now

Veterans Health Administration leaders have increased staffing levels by about 2% so far this fiscal year.

By Leo Shane III

3 months ago

All WWII vets would get VA medical benefits under budget bill

The $1.7 trillion spending measure also includes the creation of a "Buddy Check Week" to help prevent veterans suicides.

By Leo Shane III

6 months ago

Travel reimbursement for vets seeking care falls short, senator warns

Sen. Jon Tester wants more resources to help rural vets get money from the program.

By Leo Shane III

9 months ago

VA secretary promises improvements in medical wait time data

An inspector general report this week said VA's patient wait time data is inconsistent and misleading.

By Leo Shane III

14 months ago

VA relaunches search for top health official after problems surface with previous hiring attempt

The department has been without a Senate-confirmed under secretary for health since early 2017.

By Leo Shane III

20 months ago

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