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VA Slashes IT Jobs Amid Concerns for Veteran Care

7/15/2025

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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is set to cut its IT workforce by nearly 12%, with 1,200 employees opting for voluntary separation. As the fiscal 2026 budget requests $7.3 billion for IT—$300 million less than before—worries mount over dwindling mental health resources, exacerbated by a staggering 30,000 staff reduction that threatens veterans' care.

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Story summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is set to cut its IT workforce by nearly 12%, with 1,200 employees opting for voluntary separation. As the fiscal 2026 budget requests $7.3 billion for IT—$300 million less than before—worries mount over dwindling mental health resources, exacerbated by a staggering 30,000 staff reduction that threatens veterans' care.