VA may fast-track disability benefits for Air Force missile communityThe Department of Veterans Affairs is considering offering easier access to disability benefits to airmen in the nuclear missile community.By Courtney Mabeus-Brown28 hours ago
Senators push VA to fix problems with vets’ toxic exposure claims A group of Senate Democrats wants quicker action from VA leaders on solutions to some problematic toxic exposure disability claims.By Leo Shane III3 days ago
Deployed troops inhaled toxic air even while off-duty, study findsLung samples from service members they tested found traces of toxic vaporized metals and other hazardous items, well above that of non-deployed personnel.By Leo Shane III2 weeks ago
VA patient numbers jump after efforts to improve medical accessVeterans Affairs medical sites saw their patient numbers spike after a five-month effort to improve access and delivery of health care.By Leo Shane III3 weeks ago
Fight over VA toxic exposure funds could stall other vets legislationLawmakers are sparring over proposed changes to a fund covering the costs of veterans' toxic exposure benefits.By Leo Shane III4 weeks ago
Nearly 200 cancer cases surface among missileers in Air Force studyAn Air Force analysis of 2.2 million airmen's medical records revealed 198 cancer cases among missileers and 5,063 cases across the wider service.By Courtney Mabeus-Brown5 weeks ago