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Staffing shortages at VA health systems are on the rise, watchdog finds

The VA's Office of Inspector General found facilities reported 4,434 staffing shortages this fiscal year, which is a 50% increase from fiscal year 2024.

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VA Report Finds 'Severe' Staffing Shortages

The watchdog report has revealed there was a 50 percent increase in severe staffing shortages at Veterans Health Administration facilities in 2025.

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Report shows widespread VA staffing shortages, while some wait times improve locally

VA Inspector General report shows severe staffing shortages are worsening across the Veterans Health Administration, leaving Salem veterans facing longer waits, fewer appointments, and reduced services.

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VA hospitals are finding it harder to fill jobs, watchdog says

An independent watchdog for the Department of Veterans Affairs says VA hospitals have reported an increase in severe staffing ...

VA Processes Record 2.5 Million Veterans Claims, Cuts Backlog 37%

The VA processed 2.5 million veterans claims in FY25, the most in history, cutting the backlog 37% and speeding disability ...

CT lawmaker condemns VA hospital staffing levels. New report cites state facility.

Connecticut’s senior U.S. senator is condemning what he says is “the seismic effect” of staffing cuts at VA health care ...

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VA boosts efficiency: Claims now processed nearly 18% faster

The VA boosted claim processing efficiency by 17.8% in 2025, despite a 10% rise in submissions, improving service for U.S.

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VA Announces Milestone in Veteran Claims

The Department of Veterans Affairs announced it has processed more disability benefits compensation and pension ratings claims in a single year than ever before ...

Colorado Springs residents protest VA cutting contracts with unions

Roughly 20 Colorado Springs residents and Veterans Affairs employees gathered Thursday outside of Floyd K. Lindstrom Clinic ...

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Exclusive: VA curbs maternity leave following White House cancellation of union contract

New and expecting parents who work at Veterans Affairs are getting approved maternity and paternity leave canceled after ...

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Former Cleveland VA hospital employee gets prison time for threatening colleagues

CLEVELAND, Ohio—A federal judge on Thursday sentenced a former Cleveland Veterans Affairs hospital driver to four months in ...

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