Advocates demand White House speed up timeline for ‘blue water’ Vietnam veterans benefitsVA officials say they'll begin processing cases in January, but critics want that to happen sooner.By Leo Shane III4 years ago
‘Blue water’ veterans bill clears Senate, heads to White House for final signatureThe measure had been stalled on Capitol Hill for several weeks, as court moves took precedence for advocates.By Leo Shane III4 years ago
Plan for ‘blue water’ Vietnam veterans benefits on the move again For the second time in a year, House lawmakers overwhelmingly approved a measure to give presumptive disability benefits to veterans who served on ships stationed near Vietnam.By Leo Shane III4 years ago
Former VA secretaries spar over ‘blue water’ Navy benefitsFour former VA leaders are urging lawmakers to reject the plan, while former VA Secretary David Shulkin is arguing for it.By Leo Shane III5 years ago
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