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VA proposal would cut paperwork for Veterans and survivors applying for benefits
VA publishes proposals to reduce paperwork burden for Veterans seeking disability compensation benefits and Dependency and Indemnity Compensation, survivor’s pension, and accrued benefits,
VA, HHS sign MOU to improve cooperation on psychedelic drug trials
VA and HHS sign memorandum of understanding to ensure the effective implementation of President Trump’s Executive Order on Accelerating Medical Treatments for Serious Mental Illness.
VA welcomes 200,000 new healthcare enrollees so far in 2026
Since the start of 2026, more than 200,000 Veterans have enrolled in VA healthcare.
VA and Steak ‘n Shake team to advance Veteran business ownership and promote VA benefits
VA and Steak ‘n Shake team to promote VA benefits and services and make it easier for Veterans to become owner-operators of Steak ‘n Shake franchises.
VA benefits claims backlog drops below 70K for first time since 2020
VA’s backlog of Veterans waiting for VA disability compensation and pension benefit claims fell below 70,000 for the first time since February 2020, during the first Trump Administration.
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