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Breaking down Trump’s executive order mandating multiple VA reforms

The president signed an executive order Friday calling for several sweeping changes in VA operations and construction goals.

Felon hid dead uncle in trash can to keep stealing his vets benefits

A Missouri man has been charged with fraud and theft for concealing the death of his veteran uncle to continue collecting his disability checks.

VA’s online legacy project adds names of 210,000 vets lost overseas

The expansion of the veterans online memorial includes the names of almost 93,000 veterans killed overseas during World War II.

Opinion

I sounded the alarm on burn pits — now I see smoke at the VA

The impact of VA Secretary Collins' staffing cuts remains hazy, not unlike the downwind side of a burn pit, Dan Clare of DAV argues in this op-ed.

Trump picks senior VA advisor to serve as top department watchdog

Cheryl Mason's shift from administration insider to department watchdog elicited concerns about her ability to be an independent voice on VA operations.

Collins, Dems spar over whether VA needs key fixes or full overhaul

Congressional fights over plans to cut tens of thousands of VA staffers hinge on lawmakers' views on just how dysfunctional the department is.

VA shifts survivors assistance office in effort to speed up benefits

Officials hope to cut down on red tape for individuals seeking support and benefits after a veteran's death.

White House budget plan gives 4% boost for VA amid other agency cuts

VA would be one of only a few federal departments to see a funding increase under the president's $1.7 trillion budget plan.

Trump plans to change Veterans Day into ‘Victory Day for World War I’

Veterans Day has been a federal holiday since 1938, honoring the contributions of American military personnel.

For some Americans, the end of the Vietnam War is still deeply felt

Fifty years after the fall of Saigon, the Vietnam War continues to shape Americans' lives.