House Republicans seek new strategy for passing VA policy billsRep. Mike Bost, R-Ill., wants to develop a “must-pass” authorization bill process for the VA similar to the legislative procedure used to approve the NDAA.By Patricia Kime29 hours ago
VA awarded authority to appoint legal guardians for impaired veterans VA officials say the process will help hundreds of veterans hospitalized at VA facilities who are unable to transition to more appropriate settings. By Patricia Kime2 days ago
VA’s review of disability claims for fraud won’t include past filings, officials say Using a Microsoft data analytics program, the VA program will use information gleaned from DBQ forms to identify patterns that could indicate fraud.By Patricia Kime2 days ago
Judge orders VA to reinstate contract with employee unionA judge ordered the VA to recognize a bargaining contract that represents roughly 300,000 employees. By Patricia Kime3 days ago
Marine Raider’s remains identified 80 years after being killed in actionPfc. Norton Retzsch was first reported missing in action on July 9, 1943, during the Battle of Enogai on New Georgia in the Solomon Islands.By Claire Barrett6 days ago
‘My God what have we done’: Enola Gay pilot’s combat notebook is for saleCapt. Robert A Lewis wrote the account during and in the immediate aftermath of dropping the first atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan.By Claire Barrett6 days ago