U.S. Sen. Blackburn wants to 'cut red tape' for veterans seeking care outside the VA
The legislation requires the VA to give patients information about eligibility, cost sharing, treatments and providers.
VA secretary nominee Collins says he wants to update and improve services for vets
Former Rep. Doug Collins of Georgia is a veteran of the U.S. Navy, a former Air Force Reserve chaplain, a veteran of the Iraq ...
VA Dems reject Youngkin's antisemitism expert pick from George Mason Univ board amid troubling incidents
Kenneth Marcus' name was stripped from a resolution confirming Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin's nominees to George Mason ...
Bird flu outbreaks spread to Va., including deaths at zoo in Richmond
Seven Delmarva-region commercial operations have now reported cases of the highly contagious virus.
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VA secretary nominee rejects privatization but wants more employee firings
The Veterans Affairs Department’s workforce will have a advocate in its next secretary, President Trump’s pick to lead the ...
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Trump pick for VA secretary promises to prioritize Oracle EHR deployment
Doug Collins expressed interest in restarting EHR deployments sooner than planned. One lawmaker called the years-long project ...
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Remains of missing W.Va. woman finally identified 3 years later
The remains of a 24-year-old West Virginia woman have been identified more than three years after they were found.
VA secretary nominee promises expanded care options amid worries of ballooning costs
Former Georgia Rep. Doug Collins, President Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs, on Tuesday hinted at an ...
Diversity discussion banned at Columbus VA MLK lunch, Ohio official says
Franklin County Commissioner Kevin Boyce says Donald Trump's orders around DEI had a chilling effect on free speech at a ...
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Trump’s VA pick defends hiring freeze amid staffing concerns
Trump's VA pick, former Rep. Doug Collins, said the VA may be trying to fill positions, but many of those vacancies have gone ...
Boosting AI at the VA
The VA has been investing in AI infrastructure for some time now. In 2019, it launched the National Artificial Intelligence Institute. In December, the agency released an inventory documenting more ...
Veteran Disaster Relief: A guide to navigating VA resources during natural disasters
As the wildfires in California continue to burn, veterans and their families must understand what help is available.