Failures and setbacks in the early 1980's inspired lawmakers to undertake the creation of the new Special Operations Command.
Beyond its own doctors, nurses, technicians and support staff, the VA relies on a network of contractors to maintain operations.
The VA just launched a new online tool called the appeals status tracker that will allow veterans with a disability compensation appeal to track what stage of the process their appeal is in.
The Veterans Affairs Administration is working with veterans service organizations to try to help them find mental health care.
The Veterans Employment initiative is stalling, and experts say it's time to shift focus away from hiring toward efforts to boost distribution through more diverse agencies, and increase retention and engagement.
Some technology leaders at the Veterans Affairs Department think it might be time to take a step back and evaluate new innovations more dispassionately.
Rep. Tim Walz (D-Minn.) is advocating for an audit of the VA it’s important to make sure money and resources are being applied in the most effective manner.
Sen. Jon Tester said he'd like to see more proactivity from the VA, especially in recruitment and oversight.