Lawmakers revive push for veterans disability reform billThe measure would allow medically retired military personnel to receive both their full retirement pay and VA disability compensation.By Patricia Kime7 weeks ago
OpinionVeterans aren’t campaign props — Congress must start acting like it"We hear endless speeches praising our service. But respect without action is meaningless," argues DAV National Adjutant and CEO Barry Jesinoski.By Barry Jesinoski8 weeks ago
VA to consider medical management of symptoms in determining disability ratings If a medication or treatment lowers a veteran's disability level, the rating will be based on the lower level, according to a new VA regulation.By Patricia Kime9 weeks ago
For this Black World War I regiment, battle was on 2 frontsFor most of the 369th’s Black members, it would take years, even decades, to receive American military honors.By Elizabeth DePompei, DAV Magazine2 months ago
Financial resources for troops if the government shutdown stops payFrom banks and credit unions to the military relief societies, help will be available.By Karen Jowers7 months ago
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. By Leo Shane III10 months ago