Industry advocates said the rule changes could have hurt services for tens of thousands of veteran patients annually.
From enlistment to retirement, Lt. Cmdr. Terry Brown and Lt. Cmdr. Jerry Brown reflect on their unique time in the service.
A sweeping veterans measure introduced by lawmakers on Tuesday would improve benefits for veteran caregivers and individuals facing homelessness.
Whistleblowers told lawmakers that fewer than one-third of VA law enforcement personnel completed mandatory suicide prevention training last year.
Legislation introduced in the Senate would guarantee a cost-of-living boost in veterans benefits in 2025.
The long-sought assistance for Afghan refugees still faces a difficult fight in Congress.
The number of overdue requests had surpassed 600,000 in recent years, causing concern among vets.
Some want to expand a $174 million grant program which funds suicide prevention efforts run by community groups.
The Government Accountability Office is also expected to launch an investigation into the suicide prevention hotline.
A government watchdog group has promised to investigate the claims.
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