Challenges for VA Budget

Senate Passes $3 Billion Bill to Alleviate VA Budget Crisis

At a Glance:

• Veterans benefits payments scheduled for Oct. 1 will be un-disrupted.

• The Senate approved a bill to address a $3 billion funding shortfall for the VA.

• The approval came just before a Friday deadline to avoid benefit delays.

• VA still faces a $12 billion shortfall in its medical budget for the next fiscal year.