The Department of Veterans Affairs will start buying veterans' failing mortgages to help them stay in their homes. Legislation introduced in the Senate would guarantee a cost-of-living boost in veterans benefits in 2025. The government has cited a decades-old court ruling to argue that worker’s comp claims were how such cases have been handled in the past. A watchdog warned that VA medical officials may not be able to respond to problems with implantable medical devices because of poor tracking systems. Veterans Affairs medical sites saw their patient numbers spike after a five-month effort to improve access and delivery of health care. Lawmakers are sparring over proposed changes to a fund covering the costs of veterans' toxic exposure benefits. Maj. Gen. Phillip Stewart pleaded not guilty to multiple charges, including two counts of sexual assault, and will face court-martial June 17. A record number of women veterans are receiving disability compensation benefits from VA. A bipartisan group of lawmakers want VA leaders to step up outreach efforts to military sexual trauma victims, calling it a critical need. Veterans Affairs officials have set a goal to surpass the number of veterans they helped find permanent housing last year. Load More