Department of Veterans Affairs

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The second-largest cabinet department, the VA coordinates the distribution of benefits for veterans of the American armed forces and their dependents. The benefits include compensation for disabilities, the management of veterans' hospitals, and various insurance programs.

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Department of Veterans Affairs

Department of Veterans Affairs to help provide his care.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 16, 2026

Of late, federal agencies, primarily HUD and the Department of Veterans Affairs, have spent about $6 billion annually on direct homeless assistance; individual states spend billions more.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026

The research was supported by federal research grants from the Department of Veterans Affairs, National Institutes of Health and National Science Foundation.

From Science Daily ● May 22, 2026

Department of Veterans Affairs to treat PTSD, helped her pack the imagery into long-term memory.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 17, 2026

The US Department of Veterans Affairs was slow to aid the veterans who had come back with emotional problems.

From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge

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