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October 24, 2026

VA Processes Record Number Of Veterans Disability Claims In 2026

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The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs says it processed more disability compensation claims during fiscal year 2026 than ever before, while also reducing processing times and the backlog of veterans waiting for decisions.

August 14, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

VA Mailing Millions Of ‘Choose VA’ Postcards To Veterans Beginning Today

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Veterans who receive a “Choose VA” postcard in the mail over the next several weeks should not throw it away.

August 8, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

VA Launches Trial Testing GLP-1 Drug As Treatment For Alcohol Use Disorder

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The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has launched a new clinical trial to determine whether semaglutide, a GLP-1 medication commonly used to treat diabetes and obesity, could also help Veterans struggling with alcohol use disorder.

May 16, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

VA Approves Record $596 Million for Facility Improvements During Second Quarter of FY 2026

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The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has approved $596 million in infrastructure improvements during the second quarter of fiscal year 2026 as part of a historic $4.8 billion investment in non-recurring maintenance projects nationwide.