How has the VA Improvement and Modernization Act Changed the Appeals Process?
How has the VA disability appeals process changed since reform legislation was passed in 2017?
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Stay informed on news and policy updates involving the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), including changes to VA benefits, healthcare programs, disability compensation, and agency operations. Explore analysis of legislation, OPM and federal workforce policies that intersect with VA programs, as well as updates affecting veterans who are federal employees or retirees. Find clear explanations and timely reporting on VA initiatives, funding decisions, claims processing, and major actions that shape services for veterans and their families.
The Unique Legal World of Title 38 Veterans Administration Doctors and Nurses
Title 38 is a unique hiring authority that applies to some federal employees and one that creates a much different appeals process.
45,239 Vacancies at the VA
The Department of Veterans Affairs has released a new report on vacancies at the agency.
VA Takes Action to Restrict Collective Bargaining and Official Time
The VA is clamping down on unions’ use of collective bargaining in some situations.
VA Announces Leadership Changes
The VA announced four key leadership changes that will soon take effect at the agency.
Woman Pleads Guilty to Theft of Funds from Two Federal Agencies
A Massachusetts woman has pleaded guilty to stealing a substantial sum of VA and Social Security benefits.
Former VA and OPM Employee Convicted of Fraud
A jury has convicted a former employee who worked for both the VA and OPM of theft and fraud.
GAO: VA Whistleblowers 10x More Likely to Be Disciplined Than Peers
A new GAO report found that the VA suffers from data reliability problems in its systems for tracking employee misconduct actions.
Legislation Introduced to Repeal Expedited VA Employee Removal Procedures
Recently introduced legislation would undo the expedited removal procedures recently enacted through law for federal employees at the VA.
VA Announces New Acting Secretary
The VA announced that Peter O’Rourke will serve as the agency’s new Acting Secretary.
