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House passes $435 billion spending plan for VA in fiscal 2026
Republicans approved plans for an 18% boost in total Veterans Affairs spending next year, but the measure is far from becoming law.
Former VA official sentenced for federal contract bribery scheme
Official told undercover agent he needed bribes, "so I can have my Christmas..."
By Todd South
VA secretary under investigation for attempts to discredit staffer’s claims of sexual assault
The department inspector general has opened a formal case to see whether Robert Wilkie worked to undermine the congressional aide.
VA spending plan turns into election year political fight
The department is planning for more than $243 billion in funding next year, its highest budget ever.
Your VA home loan benefit — the latest changes and tips to make the most of it
New rules make it easier to use VA home loans, but there are some increased fees.
By Karen Jowers
This week in Congress: Budget hearings present opportunity to grill Cabinet officials
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Feb. 24, 2020.
GAO: VA must improve plans for providing long-term care to aging veterans
The VA must set tangible goals to ensure it can care for future aging veterans, the Government Accountability Office says.
By Patricia Kime
Lawsuit charges VA mistakes, inaction led to veteran’s parking lot suicide
The $8.25 million wrongful death lawsuit says VA doctors cut off the patient's pain medication and did not respond quickly enough to reports of his suicidal behavior.
Hacker group targeted law firms, released veterans’ stolen data related to PTSD claims
The posted information includes details from VA personal injury cases, pain diary entries, fee agreements and HIPPA consent forms. It is unclear, however, whether clients from the firms are aware some of their sensitive information has already posted to the web.
By Dylan Gresik
VA is poised to get its largest budget ever, but is it enough?
Advocates say the administration's plan for fiscal 2021 fall about $4 billion short of the needs of America's veterans.
Veterans get more banking options, under new VA partnership
New partnership will be easier for some veterans to get their VA benefits through a bank account.
By Karen Jowers