VA disability claims backlog falls below 70,000: what the numbers mean
The VA reports its lowest claims backlog in six years and a record 3.1 million claims processed. Here is what those figures count, and what they leave out.
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Welcome to VietnamWar.com
Why VietnamWar.com exists, who it is for, and what is being built next: timelines, primary sources, veteran stories and a place to honor family members.
The PACT Act and Vietnam veterans: Agent Orange presumptions and how to file
What the PACT Act changed for Vietnam-era veterans, including new presumptive conditions and exposure locations, and the steps to file a claim.
VA staffing in 2026: what critics report and what the VA says
The VA lifted its health care hiring freeze in January but kept staffing caps. Here are the competing claims about workforce cuts, wait times and veterans' care.
VA community care: when can you see a non-VA doctor?
The MISSION Act lets some veterans get care from community providers at VA expense. Here are the six ways to qualify, the wait and drive standards, and a 2025 change.
Veterans Crisis Line: how to reach it, and how to help someone else
The Veterans Crisis Line offers free support by phone, text and chat, including to veterans not enrolled in VA care. Here is how to use it, and how to help a friend or family member.