Veterans Administration

American  

noun

1. the federal agency charged with administering benefits provided by law for veterans of the armed forces. VA, V.A.

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Veterans Administration Cultural  

1. See Department of Veterans Affairs.

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Example Sentences

Another half million work in the Veterans Administration and over 200,000 work for the Department of Homeland Security.

From Salon • Jan. 1, 2025

I’m 80 now, and fortunate to have Social Security and Veterans Administration income, and I haven’t had to have housing assistance for years.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 2, 2024

Since its introduction in 2008, it has been promoted by the Centers for Disease Control, National Institute of Mental Health, and Veterans Administration and widely adopted by doctors, therapists, schools, police, the military, and prisons.

From Slate • May 20, 2024

“They’re able to spread the cost. So, that does help but ultimately out of pocket, I’m not necessarily sure that the Veterans Administration will be there for me,” Kilpatrick said.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 30, 2024

Ishmael’s father had died in Seattle at the Veterans Administration Hospital.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson