Number: RS22897 Title: Veterans Affairs: Historical Budget Authority, Fiscal Years 1940 through 2007 Authors: Christine Scott, Domestic Social Policy Division Abstract: This report provides information on the historical budget authority of the Department of Veterans Affairs (formerly the Veterans Administration) for FY1940 through FY2007. Budget authority is presented in both current dollars and constant 2007 dollars (i.e., inflation-adjusted). Pages: 5 Date: Updated June 13, 2008