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Former VA Employee Indicted on Charges of Fraud, Bribery and Theft
The Justice Department announced an indictment against a former VA employee for a scheme to steal veterans' benefits money.
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Medical Malpractice Coverups at VA Lead to New Legislation
A media investigation highlighting serious problems at the VA has led to introduction of yet another reform bill aimed at fixing some of the agency's problems.
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VA Facing Fallout from Publicity and Scandals
A bill to change how care is provided for American veterans could substantially alter the role of the VA.
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Use the Department of Veterans Affairs to Test Real Hiring Reform
The author says that the VA is the perfect testing ground for trying a new approach to hiring veterans.
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VA to Begin Disclosing Agency Secretary’s Official Travel
In an effort to bolster transparency, the VA will begin posting a list of all official travel by the agency secretary on its website.
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VA Fires Former DC Medical Center Director… Again
The VA announced that it has fired the former DC Medical Center Director for the second time using its authority under the new VA Accountability Act.
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VA Psychiatrist Had Inappropriate Sexual Contact with His Patient
A VA psychiatrist faces up to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to witness tampering after having a sexual relationship with a female patient.
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New Law Changing Appeals Process at the VA
President Trump has signed into law provisions that will change the appeals process for veterans seeking certain benefits from the VA.
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How the VA Choice and Quality Employment Act May Drive Civil Service Reform
The author says that a new VA reform bill provides a look into both the approach and substance of reforms we should expect to see in the rest…
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VA Says It Was Forced to Rehire Fired DC Medical Director
The MSPB has issued a stay order requiring the VA to rehire the former Washington, DC medical director that it fired in July.