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department of veterans affairs

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department of veterans affairs

noun
the United States federal department responsible for the interests of military veterans; created in 1989 
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Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)

The second-largest cabinet department, the VA coordinates the distribution of benefits for veterans of the American armed forces and their dependents. The benefits include compensation for disabilities, the management of veterans' hospitals, and various insurance programs.

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