Here’s how a government shutdown would affect VA servicesVeterans' health care and benefits processing won't be affected, but other services would stop during a government shutdown.By Karen Jowers3 weeks ago
VA staffer accused of blindly approving over 85,000 disability claimsThe employee was found to have authorized about 85,300 claims — 19 times the national average, and at an 84% error rate. By Zita Ballinger Fletcher3 weeks ago
Republican lawmakers take aim at VA bonuses amid staffing cuts GOP lawmakers are pushing reforms for a host of department employee financial incentives, but Democrats worry the moves will hurt recruiting efforts. By Leo Shane III3 months ago
VA’s #2 leader downplays political strife between Congress, departmentVeterans Affairs Deputy Secretary Paul Lawrence said his relationship with congressional Democrats is strong, despite public fighting. By Leo Shane III3 months ago
Senate panel backs plans for $456 billion VA budget next yearThe proposed appropriations package would push total VA spending about $400 billion for the first time. By Leo Shane III3 months ago
New mortgage support program for struggling veterans set to become lawCongress passed a bill creating a new partial claim program for veterans who have fallen behind on mortgage payments. By Leo Shane III3 months ago
VA expects 30K voluntary job cuts by October, erasing need for layoffsMore than 17,000 Veterans Affairs jobs have been eliminated or vacated since the start of the year. By Leo Shane III3 months ago
House passes $435 billion spending plan for VA in fiscal 2026Republicans approved plans for an 18% boost in total Veterans Affairs spending next year, but the measure is far from becoming law. By Leo Shane III4 months ago
Lawmakers press VA for details on DOGE access to vets recordsDemocrats want promises from department leaders that sensitive medical and financial information is being handled securely. By Leo Shane III4 months ago
VA staff finished 2M disability claims faster than ever this yearThe department is about 15% ahead of its claims workload pace from last summer. By Leo Shane III4 months ago
White House taps nominees for VA’s top benefits, technology rolesKaren Brazell currently works as a senior VA advisor and would serve as the department's next Under Secretary for Benefits. By Leo Shane III4 months ago
House panel pushes ahead $453 billion funding plan for VA next yearThe appropriations plan would add more than $80 billion to the current VA funding level, giving the department its biggest budget ever. By Leo Shane III4 months ago