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- 1Veterans Appeals and Claims Nominees Face Senate Grilling▼Veterans Appeals, Claims Nominees in Hot Seat at Senate Grilling
Nominees for senior positions overseeing veterans appeals and claims appeared before a Senate committee for confirmation questioning. Lawmakers pressed the candidates on backlogs, processing delays and reform of the benefits system. The hearing comes as the Department of Veterans Affairs faces continued scrutiny over how quickly veterans receive decisions on disability and benefits claims.
- 2VA Opens 18th Food Hub as Veteran Food Insecurity Rises▼VA Launches 18th Food Hub as Veterans 7.4% More Likely to Experience Food Insecurity
The Department of Veterans Affairs has opened its 18th food hub, expanding its network aimed at getting food assistance to veterans in need. The move comes as new figures show veterans are 7.4% more likely than others to experience food insecurity, highlighting ongoing gaps in support for former service members and drawing attention to the VA's efforts to address hunger in the veteran community.