The VA plans to eliminate 35,000 healthcare positions this month—positions the agency claims are “no longer necessary COVID-era roles.” But the positions didn’t stay vacant because they weren’t needed. They remained unfilled because...Read full post
https://hadit.com/va-to-eliminate-35000-healthcare-positions-despite-record-pact-act-enrollment/
NEW ANALYSIS: VA Workforce Cuts vs. Staffing Reality
VA eliminated 40,581 positions in 2025.
Severe shortages jumped 50%.
All 139 facilities affected.
Lost:
→ 3,002 nurses (79% facilities report nurse shortages)
→ 1,068 doctors (94% report physician shortages)
→ 1,905 claims examiners
Real impacts: 208-day mental health waits, radiology delays, patients redirected 60+ miles.
VA says "no impact on care."
The data shows otherwise.
https://hadit.com/va-workforce-cuts-2025-staffing-shortages/
VA eliminated 40,581 positions while severe shortages jumped 50%. All 139 facilities affected. Lost 3,002 nurses, 1,068 doctors. What the official data shows vs. what VA claims.
H.R. 6047: The "Expansion" That Bills Disabled Veterans
Increases A&A by $10K/yr & enhances DIC COLA (good!)
Pays for it by removing VA loan fee exemption from vets rated 10-70% (bad!)
If you're 10-70% & refinance after Aug 1, 2026:
$9,900 fee on $300K loan (you pay $0 now)
Cost to properly fund both groups? $4.5B over 10 years = 6 days of Pentagon spending
All 3 major VSOs opposed the funding mechanism at Dec 3 hearing
Full analysis: https://hadit.com/what-theyre-selling-its-an-expansionwhat-theyre-doing-cutting-benefits-for-3-8-million-veterans-2/
H.R. 6047: They're Calling It an "Expansion" While Billing You For It New bill adds $10K/year for Aid & Attendance recipients. Who pays? Veterans rated 10-70% who refinance. 📑 Jump to Section 📌 The Gist📋 What It Does 💰 What You'll Pay 🎯 Who Gets Hit ✅ What to Do Now 🎤 The Hearing 📞
C&P Exam tomorrow? Quick reminders:
✓ Describe worst days, not today
✓ Bring ALL meds
✓ Don't say "I'm fine"
✓ Take a witness
One exam can make or break your claim.
Full checklist:
https://hadit.com/dos-and-donts-va-c-and-p-exam/
Get it right before you step into the exam room. These hard-earned tips from a former VA examiner and seasoned veterans reveal what to bring, what to say (and what not to), and the subtle mistakes that can sabotage your Compensation & Pension exam. Prepare smarter—and walk in ready.
VA mental health rating changes?
Status: PROPOSED, not active
Your current rating: SAFE
Don't delay claims waiting for "better" rules that may never come.
Details: https://hadit.com/va-mental-health-ratings-what-might-change-and-what-wont-yet/
https://hadit.com/va-mental-health-ratings-what-might-change-and-what-wont-yet/
The VA is overhauling how it rates mental health conditions — but nothing’s final. Find out what could change, how it might affect your rating, and what to do now.
Pro tip: Search BVA decisions BEFORE filing your appeal.
Find cases like yours → See what evidence won → Apply to your claim
Free search tool:
https://hadit.com/search-bva-disability-decisions/
Need to search Board of Veterans’ Appeals (BVA) decisions? This guide shows veterans how to find disability claim results using keywords, docket numbers, or decision dates.
VACP TREAS 310 in your bank account = VA disability payment hitting.
Not cryptic, just Treasury code for your benefits.
Missing yours? Check your direct deposit info at VA.gov
https://hadit.com/vacp-treas-310-deposit-what-is-it/
https://hadit.com/vacp-treas-310-deposit-what-is-it/
