VA records-sharing order sets deadlines for faster benefits access
A new executive order requires VA and the Department of War to share service records faster, but promised time savings depend on implementation.
Veterans Benefits
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VA to Narrow Chapter 35 Education Benefits for Some High-School Programs in 2026
Starting Aug. 1, 2026, new periods of training generally will not qualify for Chapter 35 benefits covering high-school coursework, GED-level training, tutoring or academic remediation.
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VA watchdog finds gaps in fiduciary-benefit misuse investigations
A July VA OIG review estimated that staff recorded allegation dates incorrectly in 350 cases and failed to advance about 240 cases for investigation.