VA News Roundup
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently noted in a statement that they were partnering with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to eliminate instances in which both agencies may be billed for the same healthcare episode. Read More ›
Officials with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently announced they will realign an additional $800 million this fiscal year as part of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Non-Recurring Maintenance (NRM) program, which makes infrastructure improvements to healthcare facilities to ensure safe and effective patient care. Read More ›
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently terminated collective bargaining agreements for most VA bargaining-unit employees, following an executive order enacted earlier this year by President Trump that excludes certain federal agencies from labor-management relations programs. Read More ›
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently announced that they will be moving the VA’s Office of Survivors Assistance from the Veterans Benefits Administration to the Office of the VA Secretary, and are actively looking to identify areas where automation can be used to expedite Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) claims. Read More ›
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently announced changes that will make it easier for VA-enrolled veterans to access healthcare from non-VA providers. Read More ›
Officials with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently announced that the disability benefits compensation claims backlog is <200,000 for the first time since March 5, 2023. Read More ›
Officials with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) have announced that they are vetting candidates to lead the Veterans Health and Veterans Benefits Administrations, and that VA Deputy Secretary Paul R. Lawrence, PhD, will chair both commissions. Read More ›
After more than a decade of providing treatment for gender dysphoria, officials with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced in March they will no longer be offering those treatments. Read More ›
Eligible Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) employees must work full-time at their respective duty stations unless excused due to a disability, qualifying medical condition, or other compelling reason, following a presidential memorandum from President Trump issued January 20, 2025. Read More ›
In July, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced a phase-out of MyHealtheVet and DS Logon sign-in options, in favor of 2 new options, Login.gov and ID.me, which will help the department offer stronger protections for veterans, families, and caregivers. Read More ›