VA needs more oversight of health care options to prevent waste: StudyDepartment leaders last month uncovered more than $100 million in duplicate government payments for medical services. By Leo Shane III4 months ago
VA hospitals are finding it harder to fill jobs, watchdog saysVA hospitals are having trouble filling jobs for doctors, nurses and psychologists, the watchdog reported.4 months ago
VA severs ties with most federal unions, terminating worker contractsAbout 80% of VA's roughly 450,000 employees are union members, but the department will no longer honor its contracts with the bargaining units. By Leo Shane III4 months ago
VA leaders move to end all abortions at department medical sitesAbortion services had been offered at VA facilities since late 2022, even in some states where the procedures were outlawed. Now that will end. By Leo Shane III5 months ago
Supreme Court ruling gives extra payouts to some combat-wounded vets The high court ruled that limits on the government's combat-related special compensation program unfairly took away support for injured vets. By Leo Shane III6 months ago
Trump’s pick for VA watchdog role promises independence, impartialityFormer Board of Veterans Appeals Chair Cheryl Mason said her work with the Trump administration should not disqualify her from a federal watchdog role. By Leo Shane III7 months ago
