Veterans Benefits Administration
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DAV Policy Chief Talks Future Priorities Amid PACT Act
The organization played a lead role in the lead up to the PACT Act. Now it is eyeing veteran suicide prevention and infrastructure modernization.
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VBA Preps for Claims Influx from PACT Act
The agency's recently appointed Acting Undersecretary Josh Jacobs is gearing up for process improvements amid new legislation.
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Congress Approves Funding for VA Burn Pits Compensation
The newly passed PACT Act would provide support for veterans suffering from exposure to burn pits and other forms of toxic hazard.
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GI Bill Gets Digitization and Automation Improvements
VA is overseeing digitization of its education support and scholarship benefits.
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VA Budget Sees 11% Increase in Biden Proposal
The budget eyes prioritizing new allocations for mental and physical healthcare, facilities modernization.
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VA Embarks on Long-Term Modernization of Home Loan Program
The agency’s newly released LGY roadmap lays out investment in APIs, centralized dashboards designed to streamline the homebuying process.
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VA Begins Paying New Gulf War Toxic Exposure Compensation
The agency has started paying out the pledged benefits to veterans exposed to chemical agents during the Gulf War in addition to compensation for those who served in Vietnam.
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VA is Expanding Opportunities, Services for Women Veterans
New tech tools and knowledge-sharing initiatives are supporting women veterans.
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Vet Benefits Expansion Prompts Hiring Push at VA
The agency is looking to bolster its workforce to complement digital capabilities in claims processing.
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VA Markedly Expedites Benefits Allocation
Investments in records digitization and partnership with the National Archives and Records Administration has allowed the agency to streamline its benefits program.
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VA Seeing Returns from Cloud Transition, RPA Adoption
The agency’s investment in IT modernization has allowed the agency to provide critical services more effectively and to a broader range of veterans.
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VA Taking Critical Steps to Prepare for Expanded Veteran Benefits
Leaders across VA address how they are focusing on efficiency to provide all veterans with their full benefits.
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