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VA may fast-track disability benefits for Air Force missile community
The Department of Veterans Affairs is considering offering easier access to disability benefits to airmen in the nuclear missile community.
Hip replacements, other orthopedic devices not properly tracked by VA
A watchdog warned that VA medical officials may not be able to respond to problems with implantable medical devices because of poor tracking systems.
New analysis of Air Force suicides explores contributing factors
A comprehensive report of Air Force suicides in 2020 found dozens of trends and made 68 recommendations to help stop the problem.
VA patient numbers jump after efforts to improve medical access
Veterans Affairs medical sites saw their patient numbers spike after a five-month effort to improve access and delivery of health care.
Fight over VA toxic exposure funds could stall other vets legislation
Lawmakers are sparring over proposed changes to a fund covering the costs of veterans' toxic exposure benefits.
VA sets record for disability benefits delivered to women vets
A record number of women veterans are receiving disability compensation benefits from VA.
Pentagon won’t say if troop deployment tempo exceeds recommended goal
The Pentagon says its data on whether troops are getting three months home for every month deployed is classified.
Lawmakers push Pentagon for overdue data on tanker suicide rates
Lawmakers are urging the Pentagon to comply with federal law so they can take action on systemic suicide risks.
By Davis Winkie