The appropriations plan would add more than $80 billion to the current VA funding level, giving the department its biggest budget ever.
VA officials in March announced plans to end all transgender-related health care programs, a move advocates say will hurt veterans.
Defense and veterans hearings for the week of June 2, 2025.
Sen. Richard Blumenthal said administration officials aren't providing basic information to Congress on looming plans for massive changes.
A provision in the Republican-backed reconciliation bill would roll back restrictions on what federal funds for-profit colleges can receive.
VA and Pentagon leaders plan to review veteran transition programs to ensure separating troops are getting the support they need.
The number of overdue disability claims rose to more than 400,000 cases after COVID-19 office closures and toxic exposure benefits expansion.
Recurring errors in VA benefits processing amounted to hundreds of millions in losses for U.S. taxpayers in fiscal 2024.
A Missouri man has been charged with fraud and theft for concealing the death of his veteran uncle to continue collecting his disability checks.
Officials hope to cut down on red tape for individuals seeking support and benefits after a veteran's death.
