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Vets will see a cost-of-living boost in benefit checks next year

Legislation passed by the House and Senate will ensure veterans benefits will get the same cost-of-living increase as Social Security payouts.

By Leo Shane III

9 days ago

Should VA keep spending leftover COVID funds or give them back?

When the national COVID-19 emergency ended earlier this month, about $2.1 billion in extra money for veterans support remained unused.

By Leo Shane III

9 days ago

Rand survey finds level of extremism among veterans same as public

The survey asked about white supremacy, black nationalism, the Proud Boys, and Antifa, as well as the QAnon and Great Replacement conspiracy theories.

By Nikki Wentling and Leo Shane III

10 days ago

Despite failures so far, VA inks new Oracle Cerner health records deal

The electronic medical records project has been halted amid ongoing problems with the rollout.

By Leo Shane III

2 weeks ago

Veteran’s benefits take center stage in partisan budget showdown

Fighting between Democrats and Republicans over budget legislation has left veterans advocates uncertain about future support for their priorities.

By Leo Shane III

5 weeks ago

Lawmakers demand VA fire substandard staff faster

Critics say department leaders have given up on rules designed to help them fire problematic staffers faster.

By Leo Shane III

7 weeks ago

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