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VA Still Challenged to Provide Veterans Timely Health Care, …

(1 days ago) WEBPublished June 02, 2023. After more than a decade, veteran access to timely health care is still the No. 1 challenge for the Department of Veterans Affairs, according to a …

https://www.military.com/daily-news/2023/06/02/va-still-challenged-provide-veterans-timely-health-care-watchdog-says.html

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Problems with veterans health care USAGov

(2 days ago) WEBThe Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers ways to report problems with your medical care. To report a problem with your veterans health care service or …

https://www.usa.gov/vha-problems

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The Challenges Facing the Department of Veterans Affairs in 2021

(2 days ago) WEBMoreover, the American Rescue Plan (ARP), which Congress passed in March 2021, gave the VA another $17 billion 7 for FY 2021 to provide care for veterans …

https://www.americanprogress.org/article/challenges-facing-department-veterans-affairs-2021/

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Health ranks as top concern for Veterans immediately - Veterans …

(6 days ago) WEBThe results appear Jan. 2, 2019, in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.. Pain, poor sleep among top problems. More than 200,000 U.S. service members transition …

https://www.research.va.gov/currents/0120-Health-ranks-as-top-concern-for-Veterans.cfm

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Changes to VA’s community care program raise …

(3 days ago) WEBChanges to VA’s community care program raise concerns about vets’ health care access. A visitor leaves the Sacramento Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Rancho Cordova, Calif., on April 2

https://www.militarytimes.com/veterans/2021/10/13/changes-to-vas-community-care-program-raise-concerns-about-vets-health-care-access/

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Veterans Health Care: Addressing High Risk Concerns for …

(2 days ago) WEBVA operates one of the nation's largest health care systems. GAO's work, along with that of VA's Office of Inspector General and others, has cited longstanding …

https://www.gao.gov/products/gao-22-105474

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Reports highlight failures of the VA’s health system during the

(5 days ago) WEBPBS NewsHour from Jan 01, 2021. The U.S. Departments of Veterans Affairs operates the nation's biggest hospital system, serving millions of former service members around the …

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/reports-highlight-failures-of-the-vas-health-system-during-the-pandemic

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Veterans Affairs: Addressing Longstanding …

(2 days ago) WEBVA health care. The total number of veterans enrolled in VA's health care system increased from 7.9 million to about 9.2 million from fiscal year 2006 through fiscal year 2022. GAO has identified …

https://www.gao.gov/products/gao-23-106636

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Veterans' Barriers to Care RAND

(6 days ago) WEBLogistical Barriers. Some veterans struggle with the logistical aspects of making it to care appointments. Scheduling an appointment that works with their schedule can hold them back, as can coordinating transportation to …

https://www.rand.org/health-care/projects/navigating-mental-health-care-for-veterans/barriers-to-care.html

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The Promise and Challenges of VA Community Care: Veterans' …

(4 days ago) WEBThe total amount that VA has spent on community care has steadily increased, from $7.9 billion in 2014 to $18.5 billion in 2021 ( Congressional Budget …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10273892/

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How the VA Fails Veterans on Mental Health — ProPublica

(4 days ago) WEBThe problems appear to be systemic. Over and over, the hospitals and clinics in the VA’s sprawling health care network have fallen short when it comes to treating …

https://www.propublica.org/article/how-veterans-affairs-fails-mental-health-patients

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Health Needs And Conditions Veterans Affairs

(5 days ago) WEBAt VA, we offer many services and programs for Veterans with specific needs—like women Veterans, Veterans with mental health problems, and elderly or …

https://www.va.gov/health-care/health-needs-conditions/

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The head of the VA says the U.S. failed some veterans for 30 years

(7 days ago) WEBSTEVE INSKEEP, HOST: The United States ended a 20-year war in Afghanistan over the summer. Its duty to the veterans of that war will not end for …

https://www.npr.org/2021/10/22/1048289046/the-head-of-the-va-says-the-u-s-failed-some-veterans-for-30-years

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VA rule change could mean health care benefits for a million more …

(1 days ago) WEBVeterans with other-than honorable discharges have often faced difficulties in securing health care benefits. A new VA rule could change that. there’s going to be …

https://federalnewsnetwork.com/veterans-affairs/2024/05/va-rule-change-could-mean-health-care-benefits-for-a-million-more-veterans/

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Care of the Military Veteran: Selected Health Issues AAFP

(6 days ago) WEBAn estimated 18.2 million veterans (1.6 million females) were living in the United States in 2017 according to the U.S. Census Bureau. 1 Most veterans receive …

https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2019/1101/p544.html

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Eligibility For VA Health Care Veterans Affairs

(3 days ago) WEBFind out if you can get VA health care as a Veteran. Review VA health care eligibility criteria. Find out if you qualify for VA health care, how VA priority groups may affect …

https://www.va.gov/health-care/eligibility/

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Veterans Health Administration: The Promise of VA Care - DAV

(1 days ago) WEBTake Action. Health care for veterans isn’t a partisan issue—it’s part of a solemn promise the United States made to men and women who’ve served in its …

https://www.dav.org/learn-more/news/2023/a-broken-promise-what-if-va-health-care-goes-away/

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Why the VA is stopping doctors from sending veterans to

(7 days ago) WEBThe U.S. is facing urgent demands from veterans for medical and mental health care. Veterans have faced almost 20 million canceled or delayed health care …

https://inewsource.org/2021/11/01/va-doctors-overruled-on-veteran-treatments/

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The Promise and Challenges of VA Community Care - RAND …

(3 days ago) WEBDespite an overall decline in the U.S. veteran population, the number of veterans using VA health care has increased. To deliver timely care to as many …

https://www.rand.org/pubs/perspectives/PEA1363-5.html

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Veteran health in the U.S. - Statistics & Facts Statista

(2 days ago) WEBShare of U.S. WWP veterans with health issues during service since 9/11 as of 2022. Basic Statistic Views on VA health care compared to general health care …

https://www.statista.com/topics/3488/veteran-health-in-the-us/

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US veterans and their unique issues: enhancing health care …

(3 days ago) WEBThe veteran population is growing. In 2014, over 20 million veterans resided in the USA per the US Department of Veteran Affairs, 2015. 14 Veterans are seeking …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4671760/

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VA Health Care: Opportunities to Improve Access for Veterans …

(2 days ago) WEBWhat GAO Found. Veterans living in rural areas can experience unique challenges in accessing health care. For example, GAO's past work and other research …

https://www.gao.gov/products/gao-24-107559

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A veteran's fight to restore his smile highlights dental care issues

(4 days ago) WEBMathis is considered 20% disabled by the Department of Veteran Affairs, meaning he qualifies for some health care due to service-connected back injuries and disability …

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/a-veteran-s-fight-to-restore-his-smile-highlights-dental-care-issues-through-the-va/ar-BB1mwYjN

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Daines Leads Letter to VA Following Recent Report that Veterans …

(1 days ago) WEB“This report’s criticism of the popularity of community care reflects the VA’s mentality that the average veteran is incapable of making their own health care …

https://www.daines.senate.gov/2024/05/08/daines-leads-letter-to-va-following-recent-report-that-veterans-are-incapable-of-making-their-own-health-care-decisions/

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Wide-Ranging Veterans Bill Gets Agreement Between House and …

(7 days ago) WEBSen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., left, greets Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., as Moran arrives to join Tester in speaking about health care for post-9/11 toxic-exposed …

https://www.military.com/daily-news/2024/05/14/package-of-stalled-veterans-legislation-set-move-forward-after-house-senate-agreement.html

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Veterans health USAGov

(5 days ago) WEBThe Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers ways to report problems with your medical care. Learn how to get veterans health care and disability benefits. Get help with …

https://www.usa.gov/veterans-health

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Connecting unstably housed veterans living in rural areas to health

(1 days ago) WEBObjective: To understand existing care practices and policies, and potential enhancements, to improve the effectiveness of the US Department of Veterans Affairs …

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38726620/

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Ranking Member Moran, VA Committee Leaders Unveil Bipartisan …

(5 days ago) WEBBy improving veterans’ access to the care they need, bolstering long-term care options and assistance for homeless veterans, strengthening life-saving mental …

https://www.veterans.senate.gov/2024/5/ranking-member-moran-va-committee-leaders-unveil-bipartisan-veterans-package

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Vietnam Veteran requests care decades after enrolling - VA News

(2 days ago) WEBWhen a Vietnam Veteran developed heart problems decades after enrolling, his local VA treated connected him with their cardiologist.

https://news.va.gov/131125/vietnam-veteran-care-decades-after-enrolling/

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Empowering Veterans One Sound At A Time: A Veteran

(4 days ago) WEBIn 2023, the most common recognized service-connected disability for Veterans was tinnitus and the second common is hearing loss.Almost 3,000,000 …

https://www.va.gov/wilmington-health-care/stories/empowering-veterans-one-sound-at-a-time-a-veterans-mission-to-support-fellow-comrades-with-hearing-aids/

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VA improperly gave large bonuses to hundreds of top executives

(5 days ago) WEBAnticipating an increase in veterans enrolling in VA’s health-care system and a surge in disability claims, lawmakers wanted to help the agency recruit new hires …

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/05/09/va-bonuses-top-executives-pact-act-improper/

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Following Tester Push, VA Announces its First Research Site in …

(8 days ago) WEB“Veterans in Montana and rural America face unique barriers to accessing the health care they’ve earned, and expanding research of this group and its challenges will …

https://www.veterans.senate.gov/2024/5/following-tester-push-va-announces-its-first-research-site-in-montana

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Veterans help veterans with in-home health care and living …

(7 days ago) WEBSeniors Helping Seniors provides in-home care services to those in need. Mike Walters, owner of SHS Flagler, St. Johns and Volusia counties, serves veterans …

https://www.staugustine.com/story/lifestyle/2024/05/17/veterans-help-veterans-with-in-home-health-care-and-living-assistance/73729799007/

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DARIN SELNICK: Will The VA Take Away Veterans’ Health Care …

(Just Now) WEBThis VA “Red Team” report was commissioned by the Veterans Health Administration to strategize how to steer more veterans into VA-run facilities instead of …

https://dailycaller.com/2024/05/12/darin-selnick-will-the-va-take-away-veterans-health-care-options/

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Cyberattack disrupts operations at major US health care network

(6 days ago) WEBA cyberattack has disrupted “clinical operations” at major health care nonprofit Ascension, forcing it to take steps to minimize any impact to patient care, an …

https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/08/tech/cyberattack-disrupts-healthcare-network/index.html

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Director's Message May 17, 2024 VA Pacific Islands Health Care

(5 days ago) WEBVA employees will be on site from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, June 28, 2024, and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 29, 2024. The PACT (Promise to Address …

https://www.va.gov/pacific-islands-health-care/stories/directors-message-may-17-2024/

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