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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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VA hospitals say severe staffing shortages on rise

Government-run medical centers serving the nation's veterans have reported an increase in severe staffing shortages, with many hospitals having trouble filling jobs for doctors, nurses and psychologists,

Hampton VA Medical Center has severe staffing shortages, report finds

The inspector general surveyed all 139 Veterans Health Administration facilities and all reported staffing shortages. The ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

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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 ...

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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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