Latest "VA Choice" stories

Changes to VA’s community care program raise concerns about vets’ health care access

The department will close down the Office of Community Care in coming months, replacing it with a new agency.

By Leo Shane III

2 years ago

The Department of Veterans Affairs building is seen in Washington on July 22, 2019.

The illusion of choice: VA care more equitable

There is no miracle cure to health inequity and this complex problem requires a deeper and often painful examination of how systemic issues, individual bias, and widespread injustice affect health outcomes.

By James Albino and Lourdes Tiglao

2 years ago

Amid pandemic, Veterans Affairs secretary sees reason for both optimism and worry

In an interview with Military Times, VA Secretary Robert Wilkie defended the department's response to coronavirus thus far as better than many had predicted.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

VP Pence credits Trump with rebuilding the military, fixing VA in reelection pitch

Pence's remarks came on a convention night which focused heavily on military issues and veteran speakers.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

With major changes a week away, VA secretary confident his department is ready

New community care rules that will allow hundreds of thousands of veterans to receive care outside the VA medical system go into effect on June 6.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

Brewing Capitol Hill fight: Is VA broken or under attack?

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has received harsh criticism from Republican opponents over her comments defending VA health care options.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago