VA called on to expand health care for some veterans

In a letter dated October 16 to Margarita Devlin, principal deputy undersecretary for benefits, Brown called on the VA to ...

Government shutdown impacting Veterans Affairs. Details on benefits, medical care, more.

The Department of Veterans Affairs has been impacted by the government shutdown. Here's what to know about benefits, medical ...
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VA proposes updates to rating schedule for respiratory, auditory and mental disorders

WASHINGTON -- The Department of Veterans Affairs is proposing changes to the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities -- specifically pertaining to the respiratory, auditory and mental disorders body ...
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Veteran pushes VA to provide disability payments, health coverage for Gulf War illness

A Gulf War veteran is urging the VA to “act swiftly” to include Gulf War illness as a medical condition with a disability ...

Hundreds of VA clinicians warn that cuts threaten vets' health care

Hundreds of current and former VA clinicians have sent an open letter to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, warning that cuts and increased privatization threaten the VA health care system.
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Letter-writing campaign led by Democrats urges VA not to end abortion services

WASHINGTON — More than 200 lawmakers and nearly half of the nation’s governors signed letters this week in a Democratic-led campaign urging the Department of Veterans Affairs to reconsider plans for a ...
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Changes made at El Paso VA to change one-star rating

EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14) — The El Paso Veterans Affairs system is making some changes after battling a one-star rating for the past two years. Frustration –- that’s how a lot of veterans describe their ...

VA Condition List: What cardiovascular conditions are eligible for VA disability in 2025?

Veterans seeking VA disability for heartrelated conditions often face complex criteria. In 2025, the VA recognizes a wide range of cardiovascular diseases, but being eligible depen ...