Latest "VA firings" stories

VA leaders failing to report problematic physicians to state authorities

A watchdog warned the lack of reporting by department officials could leave the public at risk.

By Leo Shane III

14 months ago

Vials of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine sit on a table before being administered at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 28, 2022. (Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte/Air Force)

Many VA workers remain unvaccinated against COVID-19, but few have been fired

Department officials say only a handful of employees have been dismissed for refusing the vaccine mandate.

By Leo Shane III

15 months ago

VA won’t fire employees for refusing the COVID vaccine until after the holidays

The deadline for some VA workers to get vaccinated passed two months ago.

By Leo Shane III

18 months ago

Senior VA leaders disciplined after ant infestation at nursing home

Family members found a dying patient covered with dozens of bug bites.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

VA official should resign over anti-Muslim comments, advocates say

In online posts, the official warned of the dangers posed by Muslims and promoted "birther" conspiracies.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

VA, union leaders spar over impact of new accountability law

Administration officials have repeatedly hailed the measure, but critics call it demoralizing and unfair to lower-level VA employees.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

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