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03/17/2026
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
High adoption of US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) telehealth hubs may significantly reduce reliance on community-based mental health referrals, new data suggest.
High adoption of US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) telehealth hubs may significantly reduce reliance on community-based mental health referrals, new data suggest.
High adoption of US Department...
03/17/2026
Veterans Health Today
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03/13/2026
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Department of Justice (DOJ) have signed an agreement that authorizes VA attorneys to pursue guardianship for incapacitated, unrepresented veterans, aiming to reduce prolonged hospitalizations and...
The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Department of Justice (DOJ) have signed an agreement that authorizes VA attorneys to pursue guardianship for incapacitated, unrepresented veterans, aiming to reduce prolonged hospitalizations and...
The US Department of Veterans...
03/13/2026
Veterans Health Today
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03/03/2026
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) reports a sharp decline in its disability compensation and pension claims backlog, marking the lowest level since 2020 and signaling faster benefits decisions for US veterans.
The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) reports a sharp decline in its disability compensation and pension claims backlog, marking the lowest level since 2020 and signaling faster benefits decisions for US veterans.
The US Department of Veterans...
03/03/2026
Veterans Health Today
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02/23/2026
Hannah Musick
A 15-week US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)-based lifestyle program emphasizing a whole foods and plant-based diet, physical activity, and stress management was associated with significant improvements in cardiometabolic risk factors...
A 15-week US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)-based lifestyle program emphasizing a whole foods and plant-based diet, physical activity, and stress management was associated with significant improvements in cardiometabolic risk factors...
A 15-week US Department of...
02/23/2026
Veterans Health Today
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02/17/2026
Juliet Gallagher
The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced a new regulation designed to accelerate decisions and payments for survivors’ benefits claims. Effective February 23, 2026 the VA will pay the higher of Dependency and Indemnity...
The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced a new regulation designed to accelerate decisions and payments for survivors’ benefits claims. Effective February 23, 2026 the VA will pay the higher of Dependency and Indemnity...
The US Department of Veterans...
02/17/2026
Veterans Health Today
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02/10/2026
Juliet Gallagher
The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced a major policy update expanding financial support for in-home and community-based care. The change increases the expenditure cap for eligible veterans with complex medical needs,...
The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced a major policy update expanding financial support for in-home and community-based care. The change increases the expenditure cap for eligible veterans with complex medical needs,...
The US Department of Veterans...
02/10/2026
Veterans Health Today
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02/04/2026
Hannah Musick
A large Veterans Health Administration study found that machine learning models analyzing Alzheimer-related keywords in routine clinical notes may predict future diagnosis up to 10 years in advance, outperforming models based on structured...
A large Veterans Health Administration study found that machine learning models analyzing Alzheimer-related keywords in routine clinical notes may predict future diagnosis up to 10 years in advance, outperforming models based on structured...
A large Veterans Health...
02/04/2026
Veterans Health Today
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01/29/2026
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is laying the groundwork for a new generation of community care contracts designed to expand choice, strengthen oversight, and improve care quality for millions of veterans over the next decade,...
The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is laying the groundwork for a new generation of community care contracts designed to expand choice, strengthen oversight, and improve care quality for millions of veterans over the next decade,...
The US Department of Veterans...
01/29/2026
Veterans Health Today
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01/21/2026
Juliet Gallagher
Burn pit smoke exposure during military deployment has been associated with chronic respiratory and cardiovascular disease, but its relationship with sleep apnea has remained uncertain. A large retrospective cohort study using Veterans Health...
Burn pit smoke exposure during military deployment has been associated with chronic respiratory and cardiovascular disease, but its relationship with sleep apnea has remained uncertain. A large retrospective cohort study using Veterans Health...
Burn pit smoke exposure during...
01/21/2026
Veterans Health Today
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01/16/2026
Hannah Musick
Veterans with post-traumatic headache after traumatic brain injury face significantly higher risks of suicidal ideation and attempts than those without headache, underscoring the need for targeted suicide risk screening in this population.
Veterans with post-traumatic headache after traumatic brain injury face significantly higher risks of suicidal ideation and attempts than those without headache, underscoring the need for targeted suicide risk screening in this population.
Veterans with post-traumatic...
01/16/2026
Veterans Health Today