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VA leaders dismissed more than 1,000 employees as part of a White House purge of government workers still in their probationary periods, an effort designed to dramatically reduce the size of the federal
workforce. The moves came just hours after the White House closed its buyout offer for tens of thousands of federal employees. VA officials said most probationary employees were exempt from dismissal because their roles are considered “mission-critical” or they are part of a federal workers union.
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The VA is retroactively increasing GI Bill benefits for a million veterans |
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The VA kicked off 2025 by extending the GI Bill education benefits of a million veterans. Veterans who earned both Montgomery GI Bill and Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits while completing two separate periods of military service may now receive 12 additional
months of educational assistance. The VA's website implies that it has already contacted current beneficiaries who might benefit from the change.
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Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins addresses vets benefits |
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In a recent video message from his desk at VA Central Office, VA Secretary Doug Collins addressed media concerns that veterans’ benefits might be targeted for cuts. He emphasized that the VBA is clearing cases faster than ever and that VA remains
mission-focused.
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Where to find homeless veteran assistance |
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Many programs and services are available to support homeless veterans or veterans facing housing instability. These programs can provide permanent housing assistance, direct veterans to temporary shelters, or connect them with other services such as medical
care. We’ll explore some of these options, but if you need help quickly, please know the VA’s National Call Center for Homeless Veterans (877-424-3838) is available 24 hours a day for at-risk veterans and their families.
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If you’ve taken Ozempic®, Wegovy®, or Rybelsus®, and you’ve experienced gastroparesis (stomach paralysis) or gastric obstruction that resulted in hospitalization or a visit to the ER, you could be owed a
settlement.
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What You Can Expect When You Work With Woods & Woods: Part 1 - The First Phone Call |
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"Woods & Woods did a great job fighting for me with the VA after the VA denied me for years. The firm helped me so much and I will always appreciate them and recommend them. They are the best. Thank you."
- J.F., an Army veteran from Florida |
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