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Transgender vets call for more protections from Congress, VA

Advocates want VA to move ahead with plans to provide gender-affirming surgery to transgender veterans, a policy change first promised in summer 2021.

By Leo Shane III

2 months ago

VA has a ‘broken culture’ regarding patient safety, watchdog warns

Department leaders have promised more training and reforms on the issue in the next year.

By Leo Shane III

20 months ago

‘Pink tax’ on women’s military uniform items would be eliminated under new proposal

The move follows reports that women pay thousands more in uniform costs over their careers than their male counterparts.

By Leo Shane III

2 years ago

Investigators blast VA secretary’s ‘unprofessional’ behavior but find no evidence of crimes

The report accuses senior officials of ignoring problems within the department to pursue political vendettas instead.

By Leo Shane III

2 years ago

VA’s community care programs lack wait-time standards and proof of success, critics charge

A GAO report this week said VA has refused to set guidelines on appointment delays for vets seeking care outside the department's medical system.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

Top VA hospital lacked full-time gynecologist, facilities serving women veterans for years, report says

The North Texas VA Health Care System didn't have a full-time gynecologist for nearly two years, according to investigators.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago