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VA statement regarding President Trump’s executive order
The order establishes a National Center for Warrior Independence for homeless Veterans.
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VA broadens online memorials for Veterans buried overseas
VA’s Veterans Legacy Memorial website adds 210,000 additional pages for American Veterans interred and honored in cemeteries and memorials.
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VA announces major survivor benefits reforms
The Department of Veterans Affairs today announced a three-pronged approach to eliminate barriers and streamline the process for how eligible survivors and dependents of deceased Veterans and servicemembers apply for and receive VA benefits and services.
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VA, non-profits partner to honor fallen Veterans during Memorial May
VA’s National Cemetery Administration is joining forces with non-profit organizations Carry The Load, Travis Manion Foundation and Victory for Veterans to pay homage to Veterans interred in VA National Cemeteries through a series of events, volunteer opportunities and shared stories.
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VA marks 100 days of putting Veterans first
WASHINGTON — Today marks 100 days of the second Trump Administration. During this time, VA has launched a host of major reforms to refocus the department on its core mission: providing the best possible care and services to Veterans, families, caregivers and survivors.
Secretary Collins discussed the historic progress VA has made in a new video on X and in this op-ed.
As Secretary Collins said, “One hundred days into the second Trump administration, and VA is no longer content with poor results. Under President Trump’s leadership, we have already stripped away many of the costly distractions that were coming between VA beneficiaries and the benefits they have earned. And we’re looking to make even more historic reforms to better serve our Veterans.”
VA’s accomplishments during the first 100 days include:
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VA starts search for new health and benefits leaders
VA today announced it has established commissions to find candidates to lead the Veterans Health and Veterans Benefits Administrations. VA Deputy Secretary Paul R. Lawrence, Ph.D., will chair both commissions.
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VA names nine additional facilities that will deploy Federal EHR in 2026
Nine more locations named for VA facilities deploying Federal Electronic Health Record in 2026
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VA to phase out treatment for gender dysphoria
Any and all savings VA achieves by stopping specific medical treatments for gender dysphoria will be redirected to help severely injured VA beneficiaries – such as paralyzed Veterans and amputees – regain their independence.
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VA to complete Federal EHR deployment at nine additional sites in 2026
VA targets 2026 for completing Federal Electronic Health Record system deployment at nine additional sites.
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Secretary Collins: We owe America’s Veterans solutions
WASHINGTON — Please view a video message from VA Secretary Doug Collins here.