VA hospitals pay for AI weapons scanners testers say are error-proneVA continues to award contracts for pricey, "high-tech" weapons detection systems that the FTC and security specialists argue don't perform as advertised.By Aliya Sternstein9 days ago
VA to ease authorization rules for some outside care, raising concernsOfficials will extend authorizations for care handled outside the VA system for 30 different medical specialties, a move they say will ease red tape. By Leo Shane III6 weeks ago
After delay, Senate confirms Sam Brown to lead VA memorial affairs The combat-wounded veteran and former Senate hopeful will oversee operations at hundreds of VA cemeteries and memorial sites. By Leo Shane III7 weeks ago
Republican lawmakers take aim at VA bonuses amid staffing cuts GOP lawmakers are pushing reforms for a host of department employee financial incentives, but Democrats worry the moves will hurt recruiting efforts. By Leo Shane III7 weeks ago
The evolution of military tattoos, from Sailor Jerry to skull logosFor generations, tattoos have served as both a rite of passage and a record of service for members of the military.By Clay Beyersdorfer8 weeks ago
VA leaders push back deadline for caregiver program changes to 2028Some families could have been disenrolled from the caregiver benefits program in late 2026, but will now get two more years of support. By Leo Shane III8 weeks ago