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Despite a congressional mandate to expand services for former service members, internal VA communications suggest that budget and staffing cuts may be putting critical care and research at risk.

Proposed VA Cuts Raise Alarms About Veterans’ Health and Research Access

For veterans relying on the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for care and support, recent developments are causing concern. Despite a congressional mandate to expand services for former service members, internal VA communications suggest that budget and staffing cuts may be putting critical care and research at risk. Along with interrupting ongoing medical trials, the...
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The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs recently ended the VA Servicing Purchase (VASP) program.

VA Ends Mortgage Rescue Program for Veterans

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs recently ended the VA Servicing Purchase (VASP) program. The program offered mortgage-rescue services. To date, it has helped approximately 20,000 veterans stay out of foreclosure and keep their houses.  Without access to the VASP program, experts say, veterans may have fewer options than civilian homeowners if they cannot pay...
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In an era of massive government cuts, the Department of Veterans Affairs faces an uncertain future.

Planned VA Cuts Raise Concerns Among Veterans

In an era of massive government cuts, the Department of Veterans Affairs faces an uncertain future. While proposed spending bills include increases to VA funding, other plans call for significant cuts to the department’s workforce. These cuts raise concerns among veterans who require access to benefits.  The Planned Cuts to the VA The Trump administration...
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The Gulf War Era Cohort Study will gather critical data on the long-term health impacts of Veterans who served during the 1990-1991 Gulf War.

The Central Role of the New Gulf War Era Cohort Study in Determining Your Benefits

In September 2024, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will begin contacting Gulf War-era Veterans for the Gulf War Era Cohort Study. This survey will gather critical data on the long-term health impacts of Veterans who served during the 1990-1991 Gulf War. Over 30 years later, Veterans are still grappling with conditions like Gulf War...
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In a significant step forward, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently announced new measures to expand benefits for Veterans who served at the Karshi-Khanabad (K2) base in Uzbekistan after September 11, 2001, and their survivors.

Attorney David Magann Urges Veterans to Seek Legal Help Following Expansion of Benefits for Vets Serving at K2

In a significant step forward, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently announced new measures to expand benefits for Veterans who served at the Karshi-Khanabad (K2) base in Uzbekistan after September 11, 2001, and their survivors. This expansion includes making chronic multi-symptom illness a presumptive condition and acknowledging the toxic exposures these Veterans faced during...
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The plan, as laid out in the President's agenda, makes supporting veterans a key pillar.

Veterans Attorney David W. Magann Says Veterans Receive More Benefits Under Unity Agenda

The Tampa-based veteran’s attorney says that the administration’s Unity Agenda is showing signs of delivering on more benefits to the nation’s veterans but more improvements are needed. According to the Biden Administration’s “Unity Agenda,” the nation owes veterans a debt that can never be completely repaid. The plan, as laid out in the President’s agenda,...
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