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Fewer Renewals, Less Red Tape: VA Streamlines Community Care

On August 4, 2025, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced a major update that could make community care less…

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Access Without Barriers: VA’s Telehealth Expansion Puts Veterans First

The VA’s telehealth game isn’t just growing — it’s transforming. According to a recent Military.com report, in fiscal year…

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Command Assessment Program Cancelled: Does Fairness Take a Hit?

Earlier this month, the U.S. Army officially cancelled its Command Assessment Program (CAP) — a promotion system introduced under…

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Morale on the Line: VA Ends Most Union Agreements—Veterans Brace for Impact

On August 6, 2025, the Department of Veterans Affairs abruptly terminated collective bargaining agreements covering nearly 377,000 employees, representing…

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Record-Breaking $456B VA Budget Clears Senate Panel — What It Means for Vets

The Senate Appropriations Committee has advanced a record $456 billion budget for the Department of Veterans Affairs for Fiscal…

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Immersive Healing: VR Treatment for PTSD Now Available at More VA Sites

Veterans living with unresolved combat trauma are getting access to a new kind of therapy — an immersive, Virtual…

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Zero Copay, Full Support: VA Makes Mental Health More Accessible

Starting June 27, 2023, the VA introduced a welcome change: eligible veterans no longer pay copays for the first…

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Overdraft Uproar: Navy Federal Escapes Scrutiny, But Are Veterans Protected?

Veterans and military families thought they had a clear win — Navy Federal was set to refund $80 million…