Veterans Affairs budget would get another big boost under White House’s 2023 spending plan

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Veterans Affairs budget would get another big boost under White House’s 2023 spending plan
By Leo Shane III
Mar 28, 11:00 AM
The Department of Veterans Affairs building is seen in Washington on July 22, 2019.
The Department of Veterans Affairs has seen steady increases annually as multiple administrations have sought to increase medical care and support services for veterans. (Alastair Pike/AFP via Getty Images)

Veterans Affairs programs would see a 20% increase in funding under the White House budget plan for fiscal 2023 released on Monday, pushing the department’s spending total above $300 billion for the first time.

The department has seen steady increases annually as multiple administrations have sought to increase medical care and support services for veterans.

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