Abstract: Thousands of service members separate from the military each year, and research has shown that they are especially vulnerable during this transition to civilian life. A …
Abstract: The Veterans Administration (VA) administers one of the largest health care systems in the nation. The system, which includes 172 medical centers and more than 1,100 …
Abstract: VA uses the Veterans Health Information Systems and Technology Architecture (VistA), which includes the department's legacy EHR system, to provide health care to its …
Abstract: Many aging veterans rely on nursing home care to meet their daily needs. In fiscal year 2021, VA paid about $1.5 billion for veteran nursing home care provided in state …
Abstract: The federal government helps veterans pursue skills needed in the civilian workforce. Specifically, the Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017 …
Summary: In fiscal year 2021, VBA provided over $112 billion in disability compensation to approximately 5.6 million veterans and their families. Over the past decade, VBA has …