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VA Staff Reductions

The reduction of staff at the Department of Veterans Affairs and its effects on healthcare services.

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Jan 20, 2026
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Which Trump administration policies reduced veterans' access to health care or VA services?

Multiple Trump administration actions and policy shifts cited in reporting—most prominently workforce reductions and mass firings at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), budget and contracting cha...

Jan 25, 2026
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How have veterans' health outcomes and appointment wait times changed in regions with large VA staffing reductions?

Regions experiencing large have seen measurable increases in appointment wait times—especially for mental health and specialty care—and multiple reports link these staffing shortfalls to worse access ...