Here’s how a government shutdown would affect VA servicesVeterans' health care and benefits processing won't be affected, but other services would stop during a government shutdown.By Karen Jowers2 days ago
VA staffer accused of blindly approving over 85,000 disability claimsThe employee was found to have authorized about 85,300 claims — 19 times the national average, and at an 84% error rate. By Zita Ballinger Fletcher3 days ago
Church leaders charged with swindling millions in military benefitsAuthorities say church leaders exploited troops by enrolling them in seminary programs that drained their G.I. Bill education benefits.3 weeks ago
Pick to lead VA benefits work faces criticism over reform proposalsSeveral Democratic lawmakers argued nominee Karen Brazell’s non-answers about the potential for benefits eligibility changes should be disqualifying. By Leo Shane III3 weeks ago
OpinionEnding weight-loss med coverage for some military retirees is unlawfulDHA's decision to end the coverage violates the Pentagon's own regulations regarding Tricare for Life beneficiaries.By Col. Derence V. Fivehouse, USAF (Ret.) 3 weeks ago
VA to ease authorization rules for some outside care, raising concernsOfficials will extend authorizations for care handled outside the VA system for 30 different medical specialties, a move they say will ease red tape. By Leo Shane III8 weeks ago