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Supreme Court ruling gives extra payouts to some combat-wounded vets
The high court ruled that limits on the government's combat-related special compensation program unfairly took away support for injured vets.
Opinion
Ramaswamy’s plan to fire 300,000 veterans is reprehensible
The Republican presidential candidate has said he wants to cut 1 million federal jobs, and roughly 30% of federal employees are veterans.
By Michael Embrich
Opinion
Vets don’t deserve to be preyed upon by unaccredited ‘claims coaches’
Veterans should have a choice in how they pursue benefits, but also protection from those who will take advantage of the VA disability system.
By Derek Debus
US ambassador visits Marine veteran jailed in Russia for espionage
Paul Whelan, a corporate security director and Marine veteran, was detained in Moscow in 2018 and convicted in 2020.
Bradsher becomes first woman confirmed to VA’s second-highest post
The Army veteran was nominated to the department leadership post back in April.
Marine vet stole $344K in benefits, lied about brain injury, feds say
Paperwork Paul John “PJ” Herbert provided for an event didn’t mention a Bronze Star or a Combat Action Ribbon, both of which he wore on his dress uniform.
PGA HOPE helps veterans get into the game
PGA HOPE, short for Helping Our Patriots Everywhere, teaches golf to veterans, using the game to build community and find wellness.
By Dave Lubach
Navy veteran repaid unexpected help he received while jailed in Iran
A Navy veteran who was jailed in Iran for several years recently repaid the generosity of a fellow inmate who helped him behind bars.
Watchdog: VA may have overpaid millions in Gulf War Syndrome benefits
Investigators estimate that the Veterans Benefits Administration “prematurely” approved thousands of claims.
New Jersey failed vets in state-run homes hit by COVID-19, report says
A scathing federal report has found New Jersey's two state-run veterans homes were unprepared to keep residents safe during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Opinion
Justice is long overdue for LGBTQ+ veterans
Tens of thousands of veterans who were discharged due to their sexual orientation did not receive an honorable discharge.
By Jules Sohn