• Through 2018, more than 4,300 Veterans Affairs employees
were removed, demoted, or suspended because of the Veterans
Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act.
In August 2017, after passing Congress unanimously, President Trump
signed the Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act.
• This streamlined the lengthy process that veterans undergo when
appealing disability benefits claims with the Veterans Affairs.
In August 2017, the President signed the Harry W Colmery Veterans
Educational Assistance Act, an important step in providing our
nation’s heroes the support they have earned.
• This funded the post-9/11 GI Bill, which provided educational
benefits to veterans, service members, and their family
members, including tuition, fees, books, housing, and
additional costs.
The President signed the VA Choice and Quality Employment Act
of 2017 to authorize $2.1 billion in additional funds for the Veterans
Choice Program (VCP).
• President Trump signed a bill to allow the VA to fire incompetent
employees.
• President Trump signed legislation to fully fund the popular VA
Choice Program.
In August 2017, The President signed the VA Choice and Quality
Employment Act of 2017 which authorized $2.1 billion in additional
funds for the Veterans Choice Program (VCP).
In November 2017, the Trump Administration created a new White
House VA Hotline, staffed by veterans and family members, who will
provide our nation’s Veterans with a direct, dedicated contact line to
answer their needs and concerns.
• Since May 2019, the White House VA Hotline has surpassed
250,00 calls.
In April 2017, the VA launched its online “Access and Quality Tool”
which provides veterans with data to help them make informed
decisions about their health care.
In June 2018, President Trump signed The VA MISSION Act, which
works to integrate the VA healthcare system and modernize it for
the 21st century while providing Veterans with more choices
in their healthcare options, whether from VA doctors or
the community.
In 2018, the VA announced three initiatives to expand access to
healthcare for veterans using telehealth technology:
• “Anywhere to Anywhere Veterans Affairs Health Care” allows
Veterans Affairs providers to use telehealth technology to serve
veterans no matter where the provider or veteran is located.
• VA Video Connect allows veterans and providers to connect by
video across the country.
• The Veteran Appointment Request (VAR) application allows
veterans to schedule appointments at Veterans Affairs facilities
on digital devices.
In April 2019, the VA Announced a major expansion of its telehealth
offerings to provide veterans living in rural or remote areas with the
best possible care.
• The VA Telehealth initiative will involve partnerships with private
sector companies including Walmart, T-Mobile, and Phillips.
While serving in office, President Trump has continuously
delivered for the American people to put America First both at
home and abroad.
The president has appointed conservative justices to our federal
courts, provided the largest tax cuts for working-class families in
American history, has ISIS on the run, and is committed to a safe and
secure nation.
Learn of the many accomplishments of President Trump that often
go unreported by the Fake News Media as he continues to Make
America Great Again.
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