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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced the extension of its contract with Oracle Health for an additional 11 months. This move aims to advance …
VA Extends Contract with Oracle Health to Modernize Electronic Health Records Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced significant changes to its home loan program, allowing eligible Veterans, active-duty service members, and surviving spouses to pay for certain …
VA Updates Home Loan Rules to Help Veterans Compete in Housing Market Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — On Thursday, Governor Josh Shapiro, together with the Governor’s Advisory Commission on Women and the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, recognized women veterans in Pennsylvania in …
Pennsylvania Honors Women Veterans on Women Veterans Day Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Wednesday, a joint hearing of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging and Veterans’ Affairs Committee focused on the crucial care provided through the Veterans’ Affairs …
Senator Bob Casey Advocates for Improved VA Caregiving Services at Senate Hearing Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued new guidance urging mortgage servicers to pause foreclosures on VA-guaranteed loans through the end of 2024. This measure aims …
VA Urges Mortgage Servicers to Halt Foreclosures for Veterans Through 2024 Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last week, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced a significant change aimed at improving access to mental health services for Veterans. Effective immediately, Veterans will no …
VA Eliminates Copays for First Three Mental Health Visits Annually Through 2027 Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Veteran trust in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has hit an all-time high, according to a recent VA survey. Trust levels have soared to 80.4%, …
Veteran Trust in VA Reaches Record High, Driven by Improved Services and Outreach Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — In a historic event, United States Colored Troops veterans, who had been laid to rest in unmarked graves for over a century, were finally honored in …
Local Community Honors Black Civil War Veterans in Historic Ceremony Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) made a groundbreaking announcement recently, revealing significant reductions in wait times for new patient appointments in both primary care and mental …
Unprecedented Positive Changes in Veterans Health Care: Quicker Appointments and Elevated Quality of Care Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — In an impressive milestone, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has conferred its 1 millionth disability compensation claim under the PACT Act to our nation’s Veterans and …
One Million Milestone: PACT Act Delivers Unprecedented Support to Veterans Read More