Veteran and Military News: Week in Review June 26, 2025

Week in Review June 26, 2025

This week’s roundup features key updates and stories on veterans' affairs, national legislation, policy changes, and events. We've gathered these highlights from sources across the country to keep you 

🏛️ House Approves $435B VA Budget Plan for FY2026

The House has passed a proposed $435.3 billion budget for the Department of Veterans Affairs for fiscal year 2026, signaling a major funding boost despite partisan debate.
🔗 Read the full article – Military Times

🧾 Army Veteran Tapped to Lead VA Benefits Office

Karen Brazell, a longtime VA advisor and Army veteran, has been nominated to oversee the Veterans Benefits Administration, which manages over $189 billion in support for nearly six million beneficiaries.
🔗 Read the full article – Military.com

📈 VA Processes 2 Million Disability Claims Faster Than Ever

VA officials announced a milestone: more than 2 million disability claims have been processed this fiscal year, marking the fastest pace in the agency’s history.
🔗 Read the full article – Military Times

💳 VA Pushes for Direct Deposit Over Paper Checks

As a federal deadline approaches, the VA is encouraging veterans still receiving paper check benefit payments to switch to direct deposit to comply with upcoming electronic banking requirements.
🔗 Read the full article – Stars and Stripes

🔍 Lawmakers Question VA Over Access to Private Records

Members of Congress have raised new concerns over the possible unauthorized access of veterans’ private information by government employees, prompting further scrutiny of VA data protections.
🔗 Read the full article – Military Times

⚖️ VA Updates Staff Discrimination Policies

The VA has revised its internal policies around discrimination protections for healthcare providers while publicly rejecting claims that these changes would allow providers to deny care to veterans.
🔗 Read the full article – Military.com

❤️ Opinion: Military Families Need Better Fertility Support

In a personal reflection, a military spouse and IVF advocate shares the challenges of infertility and calls for expanded fertility treatment coverage for military families.
🔗 Read the full article – Military.com

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