Latest "blue water navy" stories

Will VA be ready to process new ‘blue water’ Vietnam veterans benefits next year?

Lawmakers worry that unforeseen problems to lead to even more delays for infirm, aging veterans.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

Advocates demand White House speed up timeline for ‘blue water’ Vietnam veterans benefits

VA officials say they'll begin processing cases in January, but critics want that to happen sooner.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

This week in Congress: VA policy talk before fall break

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Sept. 23, 2019.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

Lawmakers, lawsuit want VA to reconsider delays for ‘blue water’ veterans claims

VA officials can wait until January to start paying out the claims, but advocates want action sooner.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

‘Blue water’ veterans’ claims delayed until next year

Veterans Affairs officials won't start processing the cases until next January, upsetting some advocates.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

Benefits for ‘blue water’ veterans finalized after years-long fight

The move ends a years-long fight to get faster disability benefits for up to 90,000 Navy veterans who served in Vietnam.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

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