VA Updates Discrimination Form: 15 Minutes of Bureaucratic Bliss
Published Date: 3/3/2026
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The Department of Veterans Affairs is updating the form veterans use to report civil rights discrimination when getting VA medical care or services. About 450 people a year fill out this form, which takes around 15 minutes each. They’re asking for public feedback within 30 days to make sure the process stays clear and easy, with no extra costs involved.
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