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Thousands of Vietnam veterans are missing out on VA benefits

A recent inspector general report found VA failed to identify tens of thousands of Vietnam veterans who could qualify for retroactive benefits.

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VA chief says increased outreach, utilization drove massive budget shortfall

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VA warns of historic $15B budget shortfall. House committee says more hiring ‘above all’ is driving up costs

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VA ends mandatory overtime for most employees processing benefits claims

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How VA’s flagship app got to 2M downloads in less than 3 years

Veterans can use VA’s health and benefits app to view upcoming appointments, message their doctors, manage their prescriptions, and more.

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Democrats warn layoffs ahead as House GOP proposes agency spending cuts

Democrats say an appropriations bill with 10% spending cuts to covered agencies would leave no choice but to implement staff reductions to make ends meet.

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(AP Photo/Amanda Andrade-Rhoades)Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs, testifies before the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs on Capitol Hill in Washington on Wednesday, July 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Amanda Andrade-Rhoades)

VA secretary admits ‘massive mistakes’ over improper executive bonuses, rejects calls for firings

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VA Secretary Denis McDonough says a “series of massive mistakes” led to his department approving nearly $11 million in bonuses to ineligible career executives.

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