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Review
. 2025 Aug 19:S1042-3699(25)00039-1.
doi: 10.1016/j.coms.2025.07.003. Online ahead of print.

Veterans Health Administration/Federal Service

Raza A Hussain  1
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Review

Veterans Health Administration/Federal Service

Raza A Hussain. Oral Maxillofac Surg Clin North Am. .

Abstract

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has a deep-rooted history dating back to the Civil War, evolving into a comprehensive system including the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). The VHA is now one of the world's largest health care providers and key training grounds for US medical professionals. Its dental program serves nearly 600,000 Veterans, emphasizing oral and maxillofacial surgery. VA employment offers numerous benefits, including competitive pay, full coverage for surgical procedures, reduced administrative burdens, federal benefits, and loan forgiveness eligibility. Serving in the VA provides both personal fulfillment and professional growth through continued education and leadership opportunities.

Keywords: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery practice models; US Department of Veterans Affairs; Veterans Affairs careers.

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Disclosures The author has no financial conflicts of interest to disclose and is a current employee of the US Department of Veterans Affairs. The author recommends due diligence when utilizing references from within this text. The rules and regulations of the Federal government are ever-changing.

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