VA patients feel the cuts to mental health care, as thousands more layoffs loom

By Katia Riddle

Published March 11, 2025 at 5:30 PM EDT

The Department of Veterans Affairs is forecasting tens of thousands of job cuts in the near future. Patients at the VA say the threat to their care is damaging their mental health.

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VA patients feel the cuts to mental health care, as thousands more layoffs loom