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VA Plans 35,000 Job Cuts Amid COVID Role Reductions

12/13/2025

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The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs plans to cut up to 35,000 health care positions this month, reducing the workforce to about 372,000—a 10% drop from last year, according to the Washington Post.
About 26,400 cuts target mostly COVID-era roles no longer necessary, per a VA spokesperson.
The agency says the cuts will not affect operations or care for veterans, following a July reduction of about 30,000 jobs.

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The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs plans to cut up to 35,000 health care positions this month, reducing the workforce to about 372,000—a 10% drop from last year, according to the Washington Post.
About 26,400 cuts target mostly COVID-era roles no longer necessary, per a VA spokesperson.
The agency says the cuts will not affect operations or care for veterans, following a July reduction of about 30,000 jobs.