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In a suicide crisis, eligible veterans can go to any ER for free. Nearly 50,000 already have.

The COMPACT Act allows veterans to receive emergency suicide crisis care for free, but many eligible remain in the dark about its existence.

By Natalie Oliverio

2 days ago

VA reduces improper payments for private health care by 98% since 2020, GAO finds

The VA has slashed improper payments to private companies that provide medical care to veterans by 98% in the past five years, the GAO determined.

By Patricia Kime

3 days ago

‘Our veterans deserve better’: Inside the VA nursing shortage

"Our veterans deserve better": One Department of Veterans Affairs nurse describes how clinical staffing shortages affect employees and patients.

By Natalie Oliverio

5 days ago

Disputed veterans benefits bill gets pulled before House vote

A widely debated veterans bill was pulled from a House vote Thursday amid controversy.

By Patricia Kime

9 days ago

How veterans groups came to clash over a sweeping VA benefits bill

Veterans organizations are deeply divided over details contained in the sweeping legislation known as the Taking Care of America’s Veterans Act.

By Natalie Oliverio

2 weeks ago

VA claims backlog drops below 70,000 for first time in six years

The VA claims backlog dropped below 70,000 for first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Patricia Kime

2 weeks ago

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