Government shutdown impacting Veterans Affairs. Details on benefits, medical care, more.

The Department of Veterans Affairs has been impacted by the government shutdown. Here's what to know about benefits, medical ...
Military.com

VA Tries to Keep Up With Drastic Veteran In-Home Care Increase

Demand for home-based, long-term care is expected to rise more than 50 percent by 2040 as the nation’s veteran population ...
Military.com

VA to Give Veterans One-Year Authorizations to Seek Care from Private Providers in 30 Specialties

Veterans seeking care in the Department of Veterans Affairs' community care program in 30 specialties will not have to get reauthorization from the VA for a year under a new policy announced by the ...
Newsweek

VA Announces Improved Funding For Veteran Health Care

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced an $800 million boost in funding for infrastructure improvements across its health care facilities. On Wednesday, the VA revealed plans to realign ...

North Texas veterans speak out as VA reduces their in-home care hours

The CBS News Texas I-Team first reported in April that many veterans were receiving fewer approved hours through the Department of Veterans Affairs' Homemaker Home Health Aide (H/HHA) Program.
NPR

Congress looks to ease veterans' use of health care outside the VA

WATERLOO, Iowa — John-Paul Sager appreciates the care he has received at Department of Veterans Affairs hospitals and clinics, but he thinks it should be easier for veterans like him to use their ...