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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.

President Signs Veterans Choice Act

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApr 19, 2017 1:30 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

President Trump has signed a law expanding access to health care for veterans outside of the VA system.

More Patient Care Problems Cited at VA

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApr 14, 2017 8:59 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

A new report found numerous problems with patient care at a VA facility. Here is a summary and solutions suggested to improve caring for veterans in the VA.

VA Appeals Backlog: Will Reform Plans Work?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApr 9, 2017 2:22 PM | Updated: Apr 12, 2017 5:55 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

GAO reviews plans by the VA to fix a large backlog of veterans appeals for disability compensation. GAO is skeptical the reforms will work without more efforts.

VA: Pornography Viewing Incident Underscores Need for Employee Accountability Legislation

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 1, 2017 10:08 AM | Updated: Oct 30, 2018 6:24 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

The VA cited a recent incident in which it was unable to promptly remove an employee who was watching porn on the job as evidence of the need for legislation to make it easier to fire employees for misconduct.

Former Postal Worker Guilty in $1.2 Million Scam

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMar 29, 2017 1:56 PM | Updated: Jun 20, 2017 12:23 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

A former Postal Worker has admitted to participating in a scam that cost the federal government about $1.2 million.

Trump’s VA Reform Plan Currently Running “Ahead of Schedule”

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMar 23, 2017 1:05 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

As a candidate for president, Donald Trump laid out a plan to reform the VA. He said recently this plan is moving forward “ahead of schedule.”

Legislation Aims to Make VA 100% Smoke-Free

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMar 22, 2017 3:26 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

New legislation would make all Veterans Health Administration facilities completely smoke free.

Do As This Former VA Employee Says, Not As He Does

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithMar 20, 2017 10:56 AM | Updated: Mar 23, 2017 8:07 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

A Veterans Affairs employee, claiming to be a protected whistleblower, was removed for mishandling a radiological substance, the very activity that he had blown the whistle on with regard to others at his facility.

House Passes Legislation to Streamline VA’s Hiring Procedures

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMar 17, 2017 3:30 PM | Updated: Mar 22, 2017 2:28 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

The House has passed legislation designed to improve the VA’s ability to hire and retain quality federal employees.

House Passes Legislation Making It Easier to Fire VA Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMar 17, 2017 10:31 AM | Updated: Mar 21, 2017 12:36 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

The House passed legislation that would make it easier to fire VA employees for misconduct or poor performance as well as allow the agency Secretary to reduce employee pensions under certain conditions.

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