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VA workers face more mandatory overtime amid record claims processing

The backlog of overdue disability claims is expected to keep rising over the next year.

Drone attacks on US troops in Middle East rise to 55 in under a month

The U.S. has struck multiple targets in Syria in retaliation.

21 troops injured in Iraq and Syria drone strikes

The injuries occurred during attacks on Oct. 17 and 18.

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.

Opinion

Pentagon’s suicide prevention blueprint lacks focus on brain injuries

Brain injuries are widespread among post-9/11 service members and veterans.

Five special warfare sailors injured in boat training mishap

Three of the five had been released from local hospitals as of Friday afternoon, officials said.

Harbor security boat strikes barrier and sinks, injuring three sailors

The mishap happened near Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor, Washington, Thursday evening. The Navy announced the incident late Friday afternoon.

Fixing disability and retirement pay is Congress’ next big vets issue

Advocates are hopeful they can finally fix the so-called "concurrent receipt" issue this session, following legislative successes last year.

Vision-enhancing eyewear soon to be readily available at VA hospitals

The high-speed cameras in the eSight headsets magnify what they capture, clarifying the world for some low-vision people.

Pentagon plan aims to treat, prevent TBIs for the long haul

The new blueprint aims to identify each service member’s baseline brain health, while developing policies to prevent, identify and treat brain damage.