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Deported veterans struggle to access VA services, study finds
Historically, policies involving the deportation of veterans have not always been closely followed.
By Zamone Perez
VA to drop limits on IVF services for vets, following DOD’s lead
Previously, only married couples were eligible for VA assistance with in vitro fertilization.
Defense Department may have discovered a cure for rabies
DoD research has found a promising lead in neutralizing rabies.
By Sarah Sicard
Former Pentagon manpower and diversity chief running for Congress
Gil Cisneros, a Navy veteran and former California congressman, is ready to run again after serving as DoD manpower chief.
By Zamone Perez
Catholic bishop of military personnel takes shot at VA abortion policy
The letter came almost two weeks after the Senate rejected an amendment from Sen. Tommy Tubberville (R-Ala.) to repeal the abortion policy.
By Zamone Perez
Study IDs healthcare factors that lead to amputation among veterans
Peripheral artery disease is a leading cause of the approximately 185,000 lower extremity amputations in the U.S. each year.
By Zamone Perez
Navy unveils new leave policy for abortions, IVF treatments
Those eligible for the leave are active duty sailors and Navy Reserve members serving on active duty.
By Diana Stancy
Troops can take three weeks off to travel for abortions, IVF treatment
The services have 30 days to enact a trio of new policies that aim to guarantee service members’ ability to access reproductive health care.
Research needed for veterans with genital and reproductive wounds
A new survey seeks information from an estimated 1,500 Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans living with injuries to urinary, genital and reproductive areas.
By Roxana Delgado
Army veteran ‘a testimony’ to breast cancer for men
“I’d like to let men know, it can happen and I’m a testimony to that,” Army veteran Boyd Elliott said of his breast cancer diagnosis.
By Cathy Dyson, The Free Lance-Star
It’s time for equitable reproductive rights for women veterans
The VA recently said it will start providing abortions in certain circumstances, even in states where it's illegal or restricted.
By Rep. Julia Brownley and Rep. Mark Takano