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What is the main responsibility of the Department of Veterans Affairs?

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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is responsible for serving millions of veterans through hospitals, clinics, educational programs, disability compensation, home loan guarantees, and national cemeteries. While it has only been a cabinet-level department since 1989, the mission of the VA was laid out by no less than George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.