VA chief of staff stepping down from leadership post next monthKimberly Jackson has served as the VA's top advisor since last fall, and will leave the post in mid-July.

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Marines cut time for career transition program, citing readinessOfficials have cited a hefty loss of manpower in recent years.

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VeteransVA to add male breast cancer, two other conditions to presumptive listThe addition of three new cancers to the list of conditions presumed to be caused by military service will speed up disability benefits for some vets.

Congressman accuses Army of political attacks over combat badgeRep. Troy Nehls has received criticism for wearing a Combat Infantry Badge lapel pin after the service revoked the award last year.

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VA home loan program added $4 trillion to US economy since WWII A new study by a Missouri professor labels the 80-year-old VA home loan program 'a huge success' for the American economy.

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Virginia education program cuts for military families spark backlashVirginia lawmakers plan to reconvene to address controversial cuts to a tuition waiver program for military families.

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Senators take up defense bill work this week, but out of public viewDefense and veterans hearings for the week of June 10, 2024.

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LGBTQ+ veterans face more health problems than peers, study findsA new analysis of state data shows gay and bisexual vets face more medical care access issues than their peers.

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Biden threatens VA budget veto over abortion, gender-affirming careThe White House is opposed to a Republican-backed VA budget plan that is expected to be advanced this week.

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No firings planned after VA executive bonus mistakes, secretary saysVA Secretary Denis McDonough acknowledged serious mistakes in how executive bonuses were awarded last year but does not think firings are warranted.

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House lawmakers moving ahead on defense, VA budget bills Defense and veterans hearings for the week of June 3, 2024.

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VA chief to address bonus scandal next week at House hearingVA's top leader is expected to face harsh questioning about mistakes made in awarding nearly $11 million in senior executive bonuses last year.

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Advocates fear growing backlash against aid for homeless veterans Activists worry that laws aimed at penalizing homelessness and a lack of support resources will hurt efforts to help veterans.

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VA urges mortgage firms to extend foreclosure pause until next yearA moratorium on foreclosures of VA-backed home loans is set to expire at the end of the week.

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VA says its trust scores among veterans are at highest level everMore than four in five veterans surveyed said they trust the department's programs and outreach efforts.

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Former President Obama surprises volunteers at Memorial Day eventObama joined local veterans groups and scouts in a volunteer event at a Virginia cemetery ahead of Memorial Day.

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Proposal would boost retirement help for military working dogsLawmakers want to start a new grant program to cover medical costs for retired military working dogs.

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GOP senators demand firings of senior staff after VA bonus mistakesTwelve GOP senators want senior VA leaders dismissed for mistakes made regarding executive bonuses last year.

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Republicans back abortion ban in $360B VA budget draft for next year VA would see a 10% boost in funding under a plan advanced by Republican appropriators on Tuesday, but Democrats oppose other parts of the bill.

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