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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced the formation of commissions to identify candidates for the positions of Under Secretary for Health (USH) and Under …
VA Launches Commissions to Fill Top Leadership Roles Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has unveiled the next phase of its initiative to modernize health care records for veterans by expanding the Federal Electronic …
VA Announces New Sites for Federal EHR Rollout in 2026 Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On March 25, U.S. Senators John Fetterman (D-PA), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), and Dave McCormick (R-PA) introduced the Dennis and Lois Krisfalusy Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at …
Honoring Our Heroes’ Families: Bipartisan Bill Fights to End VA Burial Benefit Restrictions Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A groundbreaking policy shift is taking place across the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), as it phases out medical treatments for gender dysphoria in compliance with President …
Veterans in the Crossfire: How Trump’s New Gender Policy Could Impact Your Care and Priorities Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Dave Sunday, along with Attorneys General from all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and U.S. territories, has filed an amicus brief in support of two military …
Veterans Betrayed! Nationwide Attorneys General Fight for Hero’s Right to Full G.I. Bill Benefits Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — State Representative Chris Pielli, D-Chester, joined local veterans on Friday, March 14, at a rally held at the historic Chester County Courthouse to oppose proposed federal …
State Rep. Chris Pielli Rallies Against Proposed VA Job Cuts Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced plans to expand the implementation of its Federal Electronic Health Record (EHR) system to include nine additional medical …
VA Expands Cutting-Edge Health Record System to Transform Care for Millions of Veterans Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has launched a bold initiative to reallocate nearly $900 million from non-essential contracts to directly benefit veterans. This move follows a …
Your Benefits at Stake? VA’s $1.8 Billion Contract Shake-up Puts Veterans First Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has surpassed one million processed disability claims for Fiscal Year 2025, marking the earliest this milestone has been reached in the …
VA Shatters Records with Over 1 Million Disability Claims Processed—Relief for Veterans Faster Than Ever Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced the dismissal of more than 1,400 probationary employees in non-mission critical roles. This decision, revealed on Monday, February 24, …
VA Shakes Up Workforce, Redirects $83M to Transform Veterans’ Care—What It Means for You Read More