Nominees voice commitment to veterans during hearing for veterans appeals rolesAt stake is the future leadership of the Board of Veterans Appeals and the makeup of the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.By Patricia Kime16 hours ago
VA terminated $1.1 billion in contracts after DOGE requests, watchdog findsVA ended contracts worth $1.1 billion during DOGE's cost-cutting spree, far less than the $120.9 billion the department reported initially.By Natalie Oliverio18 hours ago
Vietnam War conscientious objector falsified Silver Star award, defrauded VAJames Lyon, 80, admitted to submitting fraudulent documents to the VA, collecting over $124,000 in disability payments.By Eve Sampson9 days ago
VA facilities struggle to staff mental health, nursing, safety positions, watchdog findsMore than half of the Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers have reported severe staffing shortages, the Office of Inspector General finds. By Patricia Kime9 days ago
Proposed VA loan fee hike could make refinancing more expensive for some borrowersVeterans who refinance their homes through a VA-backed loan could face significantly higher fees under a proposal in Congress.By Natalie Oliverio10 days ago
OpinionShould $500M companies compete with service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses?A new SBA proposal could unintentionally weaken America's commitment to service-disabled, veteran-owned small businesses, a veterans policy expert writes.By Justin Brown2 weeks ago