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Leo Shane III
Deputy Editor
Leo covers Congress, Veterans Affairs and the White House for Military Times. He has covered Washington, D.C. since 2004, focusing on military personnel and veterans policies. His work has earned numerous honors, including a 2009 Polk award, a 2010 National Headliner Award, the IAVA Leadership in Journalism award and the VFW News Media award.
All Stories By Leo
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VA workers face more mandatory overtime amid record claims processing
The backlog of overdue disability claims is expected to keep rising over the next year.
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VA again found homes for 38K struggling vets in 2023
Department outreach efforts have helped nearly 80,000 veterans since the start of 2022.
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VA delays disputed change in how it pays for veterans’ ambulance trips
New rules were set to go into effect next February but will now be delayed until 2025.
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Concern about military toxic exposure injuries remains high among vets
Roughly four in 10 veterans think they may have been exposed to harmful chemicals or toxic conditions during their time in the service.
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Transgender vets threaten to sue VA over delay in surgery options
VA officials announced plans to provide gender conforming surgeries more than two years ago, but have not moved ahead on the promise.
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Federal aid to veteran-owned small businesses grew in FY23
The number of veterans receiving aid to start their own companies has risen significantly over the last three years.
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VA pauses foreclosures on home loans amid concerns of financial strain
The department is also extending financial help programs to give more support to veterans having trouble making loan payments.
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Veteran suicides rose in 2021 despite increased prevention efforts
More than 70,000 veterans died by suicide from 2011 to 2001.
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