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The number of suicides and the suicide rate in 2018 rose just slightly from the previous year, by 36 deaths.

"For our nation's veterans, this is another way they can continue to serve in this way, fighting the pandemic as a volunteer...

The VET TEC pilot program is proving more popular than Congress anticipated.

This step to modernize the VA's medical records system has been decades in the making.

The number of coronavirus cases among VA patients has risen nearly 75% in the past month and is nearing highs seen in July.

VHA is limited in its assessment for LGBT veterans because it does not consistently collect sexual orientation data.

Nearly half of the more than 69,000 claims for "Blue Water Navy" Agent Orange benefits have been processed.

Another newly passed piece of legislation directs the GAO to assess the effectiveness of mental health services.

American Federation of Government Employees data shows the racial and ethnic makeup of VA employees.

The increase also covers disability payments and survivor benefits.