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flag Since Trump's 2025 return, VA mental health staff losses have caused major care delays and worsening conditions.

flag Since President Trump's return in 2025, the VA has lost hundreds of mental health professionals, worsening staffing shortages and causing delays of up to six months for care. flag Despite being exempt from broad layoffs, many therapists and social workers left due to policy changes, burnout, and deteriorating working conditions. flag Data shows a net loss of about 500 psychologists and psychiatrists and nearly 700 social workers by January 2026. flag A previously undisclosed internal survey revealed widespread concerns over understaffing and ethical care. flag Hiring freezes delayed replacements until January, leaving remaining staff overburdened and forcing some to conduct group sessions with up to 35 veterans. flag Veterans like Jason Beaman report disrupted treatment and growing disengagement, highlighting a system under strain.

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