VA's Vet Research Huddle: Quick Public Peek Before Closed Doors
Published Date: 1/28/2025
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Summary
The VA’s Rehabilitation Research and Development Service Scientific Merit Review Board is meeting on March 5, 2025, to review and pick the best research projects that help disabled Veterans live better lives. The first 10 minutes of the meeting are open to the public online, but the rest is private to protect sensitive info. This process helps decide which research gets VA funding and shapes future priorities.
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