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Does a Government Shutdown Affect VA Disability Pay? In the event of a government shutdown, some VA workers would likely be furloughed, but many VA benefits would continue. Learn more.

The government is again facing the threat of a shutdown. The House adopted a short-term spending bill meant to extend funding through Nov., but the proposal failed to pass in the Senate. Congress has until midnight to come up with a compromise. woodslawyers.com/va-payments-...

VA fires 1,400 workers in second round of cuts The Department of Veterans Affairs axed another 1,400 workers Monday, just two weeks after firing 1,000 staff members who had worked for less than two years in their jobs.

The Department of Veterans Affairs axed another 1,400 workers Monday, just two weeks after firing 1,000 staff members who had worked for less than two years in their jobs.

The VA says employees who lost their jobs in these cuts were “non-mission critical” + included roles promoting DEI initiatives.

YouTube video by Voice & Vision Inc. Never Give Up: Fighting for the VA Benefits You Deserve with Neil Woods and Lori Underwood

Our president, Neil Woods, and managing attorney, Lori Underwood, recently enjoyed sitting down with Marc Killian and Ben Nelson on the Untold Valor podcast. Listen to this episode and more from Untold Valor on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, or wherever you get your podcasts! youtu.be/DqVk6I4IzR4?...

YouTube video by Woods & Woods, The Veterans Firm What You Can Expect When You Work With Woods and Woods: Part 1- The First Phone Call

Woods & Woods has helped thousands of #veterans get the benefits they deserve. This video is part of a multi-part series to help you learn what to expect while working with us. Throughout this series, you’ll meet some of our employees who will explain their roles at the firm. youtu.be/C8qyFJbRK5w

300,000 VA jobs protected from Trump hiring freeze The Department of Veterans Affairs can continue to hire new health care workers and those providing critical services to veterans despite a federal hiring freeze ordered by President Donald Trump.

The VA can continue to fill thousands of vacancies in its health care workforce despite a federal hiring freeze ordered by President Donald Trump.

There were roughly 40,000 vacancies at the VA at the end of 2024.