Veterans Administration Adds 1,000 Mental Health Professionals, But Still 550 Short Of Executive Order

Circle Connections: Policy & Regulatory Updates The Veterans Affairs (VA) Department said Monday it has added more than 1,000 mental health professionals and 200 support staff over the past eight months to meet the needs of returning veterans, but still has more to do to meet the requirements of an executive order issued by President Barack Obama. The VA needs to add about 550 more doctors, nurses and counselors by June 30 to comply with the executive order. This was reported by the Washington Post on February 11, 2013. Contact information: Robert Petzel, Under Secretary for Health, U.S . . .