Bill would push VA to expand outside medical care options for vetsThe Complete the Mission Act serves as a focal point of debate over the size of VA and availability of community care for veteran patients.18 hours ago
VA awards $1.5 million to study using psychedelics for PTSD treatmentThe move is the first time Veterans Affairs leaders have funded a study into psychedelic benefits since the 1960s.21 hours ago
Pentagon & CongressCongress will open next session with more veterans than two years agoAdvocates say the surprise increase in lawmakers with military backgrounds is a positve sign for the veteran community.
Trump taps businessman John Phelan to be Navy secretaryPhelan is the first service secretary pick announced by the president-elect for his second term in the White House.7 days ago
VA wants $6.6B in extra funding for FY25, down from $12B requestOfficials revised their initial ask downward after criticism from lawmakers over previous inaccurate estimates.9 days ago
As the VA secretary departs, focus remains on outreach, trustVA care and benefits have seen signifcant growth in recent years, a trend that the outgoing secretary hopes will continue.13 days ago
VA acknowledges significant errors in budget shortfall predictionsDepartment leaders had warned of funding gaps of up to $18 billion but now believe those estimates were too high.14 days ago
Women in combat ‘proficient,’ SecDef says, dismissing calls for changeAustin praised women in the military and said they should not be removed from front-line fighting posts.14 days ago
Lawmakers advance plans to boost veteran caregiver support Bipartisan legislation passed by the House would improve at-home care options for ailing vets and mandate protections for community care programs.2 weeks ago
Trump picks former congressman Doug Collins as next VA secretaryCollins served as a chaplain in the Air Force Reserve and deployed to Iraq in 2008.3 weeks ago
Military suicides rose in 2023, continuing a troubling trendOfficials said that the suicide rate among troops has increased steadily over the last decade.3 weeks ago
Could Trump drop the VA and DOD abortion access policies right away? Advocates say undoing the military's abortion policy may be easier than ending VA rules.3 weeks ago
Trump picks Fox commentator Pete Hegseth as his next Defense SecretaryHegseth is an Army veteran and will need to be confirmed by the Senate before taking over the top civilian Pentagon post.3 weeks ago
VA plans to drop co-pays for all telehealth services The move is part of broader department efforts to expand telehealth options for patients.3 weeks ago
Lawmakers want VA to better secure records after campaign violationsJustice Department officials are reivewing whether VA employees improperly viewed health records of both VP candidates.3 weeks ago
Homelessness among veterans drops to record low levelsJust under 33,000 veterans were without stable housing across America in January.3 weeks ago
Next year’s Congress will feature the most women vet members everAt least eight women with military backgrounds will serve in the House and Senate in 2025.4 weeks ago
Former VA physician found guilty of sexually assaulting a patient The doctor was accused of assualting multiple patients during routine exams in 2019 and 2020.4 weeks ago
Senate VA committee chairman Tester loses to Navy vet challengerTim Sheehy's win coupled with other GOP victories will give Republicans control of the Senate next year.4 weeks ago