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VA to extend caregiver support program eligibility for “legacy” Veterans, caregivers
VA will soon propose a rule to extend Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers eligibility for certain Veterans and their family caregivers through Sept. 30, 2028.
VA announces expanded burial benefits
VA temporarily expanded burial benefits for certain Veterans, per the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act.
VA to reduce staff by nearly 30K by end of FY2025
VA on pace to reduce total VA staff by nearly 30,000 employees by the end of fiscal year 2025, eliminating the need for a large-scale reduction-in-force.
VA processes more than 2M disability claims in record time
VA processed more than 2 million disability benefits claims for Veterans in fiscal year 2025, faster than ever before.
VA announces $42M in grants to fight Veteran homelessness
Grants in the amount of $42 million are available for eligible organizations to assist homeless Veterans and those at risk of homelessness with various legal services.
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