Veterans Affairs
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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.
March 23, 2018 -
The $1.3 trillion omnibus spending package includes all 12 appropriations bills and conforms to the new, higher spending caps set in the 2018 Bipartisan Budget Act.
March 22, 2018 -
Though lawmakers still haven't unveiled the final text of an omnibus spending package for the rest of fiscal 2018, veterans organizations and members of Congress are hopeful the bill will contain major VA policies.
March 21, 2018 -
In today's Federal Newscast, three lawmakers want legislation to overturn a 2013 court decision which prevents some defense department employees from appealing to the Merit Systems Protection Board.
March 20, 2018 -
VA looks headed for its sixth secretary in five years.
March 20, 2018 -
Employees say the Veterans Affairs Department's interpretation of the Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act doesn't give them enough time to improve performance.
March 19, 2018 -
AFGE is pursuing legal action over the the Veterans Affairs Department's implementation of the VA Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act.
March 19, 2018 -
The Veterans Affairs Administration is working with veterans service organizations to try to help them find mental health care.
March 16, 2018 -
Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin said he regretted the distractions that recent reports have created.
March 15, 2018 -
CHCO Peter Shelby wants to consolidate HR offices from 172 to just a few and he said it all begins with developing a standard leadership program
March 09, 2018 -
VA IG says officials at almost every level were made aware of problems over the course of four years, but failed to fix them.
March 09, 2018 -
The Veterans Affairs Department is preparing a reorganization plan for its central office in Washington, D.C. by May 1.
March 08, 2018 -
In today's Federal Newscast, the Office of Special Counsel updates its its guidance regarding when federal employees' use of social media violates the Hatch Act.
March 08, 2018 -
The American Legion said it's concerned by recent movement by the White House and other organizations to move the Veterans Affairs Department's health care system in the direction of privatization.
March 02, 2018 -
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has saved billions with the use of statistics and data analytics technology to reduce improper payments. Now it helps the VA.
March 02, 2018