VA patient numbers jump after efforts to improve medical accessVeterans Affairs medical sites saw their patient numbers spike after a five-month effort to improve access and delivery of health care.By Leo Shane III2 days ago
Fight over VA toxic exposure funds could stall other vets legislationLawmakers are sparring over proposed changes to a fund covering the costs of veterans' toxic exposure benefits.By Leo Shane III3 days ago
Congress passes defense spending bill after months of delaysCongress has passed an $825 billion FY24 defense spending bill, but the plan to get Ukraine military assistance across the finish line remains uncertain.By Bryant Harris6 days ago
VA sets record for disability benefits delivered to women vetsA record number of women veterans are receiving disability compensation benefits from VA.By Jonathan Lehrfeld8 days ago
Pacific force’s wish list seeks $11 billion more than defense proposalIndo-Pacific Command says it faces an $11 billion funding gap for regional military construction, space programs, munitions and Guam missile defenses.By Bryant Harris10 days ago
VA sets new goal of housing 41,000 veterans in 2024Veterans Affairs officials have set a goal to surpass the number of veterans they helped find permanent housing last year.By Leo Shane III2 weeks ago