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VA leaders push back deadline for caregiver program changes to 2028

Some 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 III

7 hours ago

House passes $435 billion spending plan for VA in fiscal 2026

Republicans approved plans for an 18% boost in total Veterans Affairs spending next year, but the measure is far from becoming law.

By Leo Shane III

3 weeks ago

VA staff finished 2M disability claims faster than ever this year

The department is about 15% ahead of its claims workload pace from last summer.

By Leo Shane III

3 weeks ago

Fred Smith, FedEx founder and Marine Corps veteran, dies at 80

Before launching FedEx, Smith served two tours in Vietnam, where he was twice wounded and earned the Silver Star for combat valor.

By Military Times staff

4 weeks ago

White House taps nominees for VA’s top benefits, technology roles

Karen Brazell currently works as a senior VA advisor and would serve as the department's next Under Secretary for Benefits.

By Leo Shane III

4 weeks ago

House panel pushes ahead $453 billion funding plan for VA next year

The appropriations plan would add more than $80 billion to the current VA funding level, giving the department its biggest budget ever.

By Leo Shane III

5 weeks ago

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