VA Requests “Flexibility” from Congress to Overcome $2.5 Billion Budget Shortfall amid Reports of Delayed and Denied Services

The U.S. House Veterans’ Affairs Committee last week held a hearing on the state of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) budget, amid reports that veterans are facing delays and denied services. In recent days, the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) has received reports that the VA has denied authorizations and renewal…