VA faces critical staffing shortages amid ongoing crises
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The Department of Veterans Affairs is experiencing a significant increase in severe healthcare staffing shortages, with over 4,400 reported so far in fiscal year 2025, a 50% rise from the previous year, impacting critical positions like doctors, nurses, psychologists, and police officers, amid ongoing workforce attrition and hiring challenges.
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