Kaiser, VHA form partnership
Kaiser Permanente and the Veterans Health Administration have partnered to research and share best practices. Officials for the two organizations say they will focus on four areas of healthcare: connected …
VA Mandates Overtime to Increase Production of Compensation Claims Decisions
As part of its ongoing effort to accelerate the elimination of the disability compensation claims backlog, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is announcing today that it is mandating overtime …
Nationwide 2K Event Will Support Homeless Veterans and Promote Employee Wellness
The Department of Veterans Affairs is once again hosting a nationwide 2K “Walk and Roll” event at more than 170 VA sites across the nation on May 15 to coincide …
House Committee Chairman Wants 5-year Ban on Bonuses to VA Execs
The chairman of the House Committee on Veterans Affairs on Wednesday called for a five-year ban on performance bonuses for senior Department of Veterans Affairs executives, citing awards paid amid …
VA Launches Hotline to Answer Questions on VA Health Care and Benefits for Women Veterans
1-855-VA-WOMEN (1-855-829-6636) The Department of Veterans Affairs has launched a new hotline — 1-855-VA-WOMEN — to receive and respond to questions from Veterans, their families and caregivers about …
Care and Benefits for Veterans Strengthened by $153 Billion VA Budget
WASHINGTON – Continuing the transformation of the Department of Veterans Affairs into a 21st century organization, the President has proposed a $152.7 billion budget, a 10.2 percent increase over Fiscal …