May 9, 2018
5 Things to Know About the MISSION Act
This week, the House Veterans Affairs Committee approved the MISSION Act, moving the bill one step closer to a vote of the full House. The measure would give veterans real choice over their health care by allowing them to seek care outside the VA’s system. Here are five things you need to know about the MISSION Act: The bill would overhaul and expand the Veterans Choice Program, allowing veterans greater access to health care outside the VA…. Read more »
April 10, 2018
ICYMI: CVA Has a Seat at the Table with the Trump Administration
The debate over veterans having access to private health care rages on, and CVA is hoping to be a strong and unwavering voice with an earned influence at the Trump White House and in Congress. Since its founding, CVA haven’t been afraid to call out inefficiencies and misconduct at the departments of Veterans Affairs and Defense. Executive Director Dan Caldwell told The Washington Post, “when a system isn’t… Read more »
April 10, 2018
Has the VA Changed Four Years After the Phoenix Scandal?
On April 10, 2014, the country found out about gross negligence at a Phoenix VA hospital. Staff was keeping two separate lists of veterans waiting to see doctors – the “official” electronic lists that made VA wait times appear short, and secret paper lists that staff used to schedule appointments outside the acceptable time frames. Whistleblower allegations were later confirmed… Read more »
March 28, 2018
CVA Statement on Dismissal of Secretary Shulkin
Arlington, Va. — Concerned Veterans for America Executive Director Dan Caldwell released this statement following the news that VA Secretary David Shulkin was dismissed by President Trump. “Secretary Shulkin made significant headway in reforming the department, but ultimately became a distraction from the important task of improving health care for our veterans. “We are… Read more »
March 26, 2018
Needed VA Reform Left Out of Omnibus Bill
A massive omnibus spending bill passed by the House includes more than $1 trillion in government funds, including a $7 billion for the Department of Veterans Affairs. Everything from border security to fighting the opioid crisis made it into this bill, but what’s missing is reform of the troubled VA. Before the omnibus bill’s release, many expected to see VA reform provisions included in its more than… Read more »
March 21, 2018
Years Later, VA Hospitals Are Still Inaccurately Reporting Wait Times for Vets
The Department of Veterans Affairs promised over and over again that it would fix the long wait times after the Phoenix VA scandal. But the problems continue. A recent report from the VA Office of the Inspector General found VA hospitals throughout the Midwest are inaccurately reporting wait times for hundreds of veterans. The official… Read more »
March 15, 2018
CVA Meets With Lawmakers on Capitol Hill
Arlington, VA – Today, Concerned Veterans for America (CVA) gathered on Capitol Hill for a press conference to discuss their legislative agenda for 2018. The group shared its vision for advancing key policy priorities, including bringing more health care choice to veterans through the VA, increasing accountability and transparency at the VA, and reforming defense spending. The group… Read more »
