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News Articles: VA

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs says it will end a mortgage rescue plan that has saved nearly 20,000 veterans from needlessly losing their homes.

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Trump's VA is ending a rescue program that's saved 17,000 military veterans' homes

The Department of Veterans Affairs says it will end a mortgage rescue plan that has saved many veterans from needlessly losing their homes, the move could strand thousands of others who need help.

April 04, 2025
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  • Chris Arnold and
  • Quil Lawrence
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs building in Washington, DC.

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Transgender veterans' health services in question as VA rescinds guidance on care

In an internal VA memo seen by NPR, the VA says it's rescinding a directive that contains detailed guidance on the kind of care transgender veterans can receive at VA facilities.

March 14, 2025
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By:
  • Huo Jingnan
Family of a retired, disabled, military father running to hug him. A veteran of war or returning home concept. PCH.VECTOR Freepik

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Getting 100% VA disability is tough but possible. These tips may help Georgia veterans qualify

Outside of designated holidays and the occasional “thank you for your service” received after a recognized sign of service, disabled veterans tend to be often overlooked as being considered a protected community. An even larger issue, which remains a concern among some discharged and retired veterans alike, is getting disability benefits for those who reach the qualifications.

July 24, 2024
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By:
  • Cameron Smith
Edmund Garcia, an Iraq War veteran, stands outside his home in Rosharon, Texas. Like many vets, he was told if he took a mortgage forbearance, his monthly payments wouldn't go up afterward.

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  • Investigations

The VA has its fix for a home loan debacle, but many vets who got hurt won't get help

The VA halted foreclosures after an NPR investigation found thousands of vets were facing foreclosure and it wasn't their fault. Now the VA's unveiling a rescue plan that leaves some out in the cold.

April 12, 2024
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By:
  • Chris Arnold and
  • Quil Lawrence
Scuba-diving instruction takes place at a U.S. Navy training facility (not involved in this case).

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Georgia scuba instructor described as ‘architect’ of $6 million VA fraud scheme sentenced to prison

Kenneth Meers and co-conspirators exploited a veteran education program “purely for their personal enrichment,” the DOJ said.

December 12, 2022
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  • Benjamin Payne
Atlanta VA Medical Center

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  • Health Care

VA eyes major changes in health care, Georgia stands to gain Gwinnett, Macon medical centers

Georgia stands to gain Gwinnett, Macon medical centers.

March 15, 2022
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  • Jennifer Shutt
Fulton County election workers sorted absentee ballots during a pilot audit after the June 9 primary.

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  • Politics

Georgia's Margin Shrinks As Ballot Count Continues Normally

On the second day after polls closed in Georgia, less than 5% of the state's record 1.3 million absentee-by-mail votes cast in the election still needed to be processed and tabulated, with President Trump's slim lead growing tighter by the hour.

November 05, 2020
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  • Stephen Fowler
Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., speaks during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing for Colorado Supreme Court Justice Allison Eid, on her nomination to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit, on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017 in Washington.

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  • Politics

Weight Lifted Off Isakson’s Back

On this edition of Political Rewind, a weight is lifted from Johnny Isakson’s back: President Trump’s embattled personal doctor, Ronny Jackson,...

April 27, 2018
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Ronny Jackson, M.D., left, sits with Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., chairman of the Veteran's Affairs Committee, before their meeting on Capitol Hill, Monday, April 16, 2018 in Washington.

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  • Politics

Georgia’s Isakson Plays Key Role In Fate Of Trump’s VA Secretary Nominee

On this edition of Political Rewind, President Trump sends mixed signals about his support for his embattled nominee to head the Veterans’...

April 25, 2018
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By:
  • Bill Nigut

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