VA Scraps Massive Job Cut Plan, Shifts to Attrition | JQJO

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) initially planned to cut 83,000 jobs, including 20,000 clinical staff, to save $8.3 billion annually. This involved closing underused facilities and increasing patient-to-provider ratios. However, the VA has since abandoned the large-scale layoff plan. Instead, they will reduce the workforce by 30,000 positions by the end of fiscal year 2025, primarily through attrition and a hiring freeze. While the VA claims veteran care will not be affected, some employees remain concerned.