Roughly three-quarters of the 16,000 known U.S. veterans who served at K2 in Uzbekistan are already receiving some disability benefits, the VA said. VA's top leader is expected to face harsh questioning about mistakes made in awarding nearly $11 million in senior executive bonuses last year. A new grant program will provide up to $500,000 to organizations helping veterans and spouses land post-military jobs. Veterans Affairs officials are updating rules regarding benefits eligibility to include more individuals with other-than-honorable discharges. “Our team here at Robins will identify what our weak points are, and be able to point us in the direction we need to go,” said Col. Josh Koslov. With Trump leading the Republican primary polls, the Senate approved an NDAA amendment that would require Congress to approve any NATO withdrawal. Staffers have been required to work up to 4 hours a week, or more than two extra days each month, to clear backlogged and overdue disability claims. Josh Jacobs has served as the acting benefits secretary since last summer. Britain and Australia fear that their nuclear-submarine and technology pact with the United States could be hindered by Washington's export bureaucracy. The incident began on New Year’s 2019. Load More