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Christian Southards
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VA seeks to remove ‘barriers’ to women veterans receiving health benefits
According to the VA, only 40% of women veterans are enrolled in VA health care. A new TAP training course attempts to arm servicewomen transitioning...
VA receives first batch of Johnson and Johnson vaccines, will be offered immediately
The VA announced that it has received over 70,000 doses of Johnson & Johnson's Janssen COVID-19 vaccine.
GAO says female servicemembers pay more for uniforms
The results of a Government Accountability Office investigation into claims that female servicemembers in the U.S. Military pay more than their male counterparts for uniform...
VA: New data policy to protect veterans’ personal info, fight discrimination
The VA announced new public guidance that aims to improve how the VA manages and protects veterans' personal data, including determining what services and benefits...
Black Veterans Project files multiple Freedom of Information Act requests against VA, citing documented racial disparity in VA benefits
On Feb. 12, Black Veterans Project filed several Freedom of Information Act requests to different arms of the Department of Veterans Affairs, citing previous claims...
VA extends financial relief as veterans among hardest hit by COVID-19 economic effects
The Department of Veterans Affairs is extending financial assistance for veterans in accordance with COVID-19 relief measures implemented in the most recent federal COVID relief...
Black Veterans Empowerment Council calls for more diverse VA leadership; VA Secretary McDonough lists better service for all veterans as a priority
New veterans organization Black Veterans Empowerment Council calls for more diverse senior leadership in VA, noting that black veterans have been historically underserved.
VA: New genetic testing tool to benefit veterans from minority communities
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced in a Feb. 5 press release that it has launched a new genetic testing tool that aims to...
VA: Possible vaccine shortage could occur in February with relief in March
The VA announced in a Feb. 2 press release that over 1M total doses of COVID-19 vaccines have been administered, with the expectation that vaccine...
Acting VA Secretary Tran: The VA is extending moratorium on foreclosures and evictions until March 31, 2021
Acting VA Secretary Dat P. Tran announced in a Jan. 29 press release that the current moratorium on evictions and foreclosures have been extended through...
