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VA Report Finds 'Severe' Staffing Shortages

The watchdog report has revealed there was a 50 percent increase in severe staffing shortages at Veterans Health Administration facilities in 2025.

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Staffing shortages at VA health systems are on the rise, watchdog finds

The VA's Office of Inspector General found facilities reported 4,434 staffing shortages this fiscal year, which is a 50% increase from fiscal year 2024.

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Report shows widespread VA staffing shortages, while some wait times improve locally

VA Inspector General report shows severe staffing shortages are worsening across the Veterans Health Administration, leaving Salem veterans facing longer waits, fewer appointments, and reduced services.

Behind Friendly Lines: VA touts four improvements in 2025

The rule will extend program eligibility for legacy participants, legacy applicants and their family caregivers for three ...

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VA hospitals are finding it harder to fill jobs, watchdog says

An independent watchdog for the Department of Veterans Affairs says VA hospitals have reported an increase in severe staffing ...

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VA Announces Change to Veteran Reimbursements

The VA currently pays 41.5 cents per mile for health-related travel costs, which can now be claimed through an app.

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Exclusive: VA curbs maternity leave following White House cancellation of union contract

New and expecting parents who work at Veterans Affairs are getting approved maternity and paternity leave canceled after ...

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VA boosts efficiency: Claims now processed nearly 18% faster

The VA boosted claim processing efficiency by 17.8% in 2025, despite a 10% rise in submissions, improving service for U.S.

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VA says it has processed a record 2.5M claims for veterans so far this fiscal year

The U.S. Department for Veterans Affairs announced Wednesday that it has processed a record 2.5 million disability benefits ...

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VA Announces Milestone in Veteran Claims

The Department of Veterans Affairs announced it has processed more disability benefits compensation and pension ratings claims in a single year than ever before ...

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Congress looks to ease restrictions on veterans’ use of non-VA clinics and hospitals

John-Paul Sager appreciates the care he has received at Department of Veterans Affairs hospitals and clinics, but he thinks ...

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