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VA announces expanded burial benefits

Jul 10, 2025 1:00 pm

VA temporarily expanded burial benefits for certain Veterans, per the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act.

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VA to reduce staff by nearly 30K by end of FY2025

Jul 7, 2025 2:06 pm

VA on pace to reduce total VA staff by nearly 30,000 employees by the end of fiscal year 2025, eliminating the need for a large-scale reduction-in-force.

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VA processes more than 2M disability claims in record time

Jun 24, 2025 9:31 am

VA processed more than 2 million disability benefits claims for Veterans in fiscal year 2025, faster than ever before.

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VA announces $42M in grants to fight Veteran homelessness

Jun 11, 2025 11:00 am

Grants in the amount of $42 million are available for eligible organizations to assist homeless Veterans and those at risk of homelessness with various legal services.

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VA health and benefits app reaches 3M downloads

Jun 6, 2025 12:00 pm

VA’s Health and Benefits mobile app reaches more than 3 million downloads.

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Statement from VA Secretary Doug Collins regarding Memorial Day

May 23, 2025 4:38 pm

Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins today releases statement ahead of Memorial Day.

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Record breaking VA claims production brings backlog under 200K

May 22, 2025 1:58 pm

VA’s disability benefits compensation claims backlog is under 200,000 for the first time since March 5, 2023.

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VA announces $52M in available suicide prevention grant funds

May 21, 2025 1:00 pm

VA is accepting applications for grant funding for community based organizations to develop suicide prevention or emergency clinical service programs for Veterans at risk of suicide.

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VA to host Memorial Day ceremonies at 130+ national cemeteries

May 20, 2025 11:00 am

Join VA during Memorial Day weekend, May 23-26, at more the 130 cemeteries across the country for commemorative activities honoring Veterans.

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VA makes it easier for Veterans to use community care

May 19, 2025 11:00 am

VA makes it easier for Veterans to use community care

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