VA to ease authorization rules for some outside care, raising concernsOfficials will extend authorizations for care handled outside the VA system for 30 different medical specialties, a move they say will ease red tape. By Leo Shane III6 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 III8 weeks ago
VA leaders push back deadline for caregiver program changes to 2028Some families could have been disenrolled from the caregiver benefits program in late 2026, but will now get two more years of support. By Leo Shane III2 months ago
Trump picks senior VA advisor to serve as top department watchdogCheryl Mason's shift from administration insider to department watchdog elicited concerns about her ability to be an independent voice on VA operations.By Leo Shane III4 months ago
Senate leaders set May 7 hearing to review VA budget, reform plansVA Secretary Dog Collins will face sharp questions about his department overhaul efforts from the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee next month.By Leo Shane III5 months ago
Some VA employees’ overtime pay will be delayed by software problemsSoftware handling timecards for VA employees has been malfunctioning for nearly a week, prompting concerns about paycheck delays.By Leo Shane III6 months ago
