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Pick to lead VA benefits work faces criticism over reform proposals

Several Democratic lawmakers argued nominee Karen Brazell’s non-answers about the potential for benefits eligibility changes should be disqualifying.

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Ending weight-loss med coverage for some military retirees is unlawful

DHA's decision to end the coverage violates the Pentagon's own regulations regarding Tricare for Life beneficiaries.

VA hospitals pay for AI weapons scanners testers say are error-prone

VA continues to award contracts for pricey, "high-tech" weapons detection systems that the FTC and security specialists argue don't perform as advertised.

VA mental health providers say they are under pressure to limit care

Veterans Affairs officials insist there are no caps on mental health care, but providers in multiple states disagree.

Back-to-school, military edition: why August is also admin hell

For civilians, August is a return to structure. For service members and veterans facing bureaucratic deadlines, it often feels like drowning in it.

VA hospitals are finding it harder to fill jobs, watchdog says

VA hospitals are having trouble filling jobs for doctors, nurses and psychologists, the watchdog reported.

Army releases spirituality fitness guide and battle book

The guide is intended to give soldiers measurable ways to work on their spiritual readiness.

10,000 VA employees are resigning in September. Here’s the list

"Mission-critical" workers were exempt from deferred resignations, but doctors and nurses are quitting anyway, The War Horse reports.

After delay, Senate confirms Sam Brown to lead VA memorial affairs

The combat-wounded veteran and former Senate hopeful will oversee operations at hundreds of VA cemeteries and memorial sites.

Trump pick to lead VA health care reopens fight over ‘choice’ for vets

John Bartrum, nominee to be VA Under Secretary for Health, said he wants more freedom for veterans to use medical care options outside the department.