DOD reproductive care travel policy used just 12 times in 7 monthsA policy allowing troops to be reimbursed for travel if they go out of state for abortions and other reproductive services hasn't been used much.By Tara Copp, AP5 weeks ago
VA to drop limits on IVF services for vets, following DOD’s leadPreviously, only married couples were eligible for VA assistance with in vitro fertilization.By Leo Shane III3 months ago
Research needed for veterans with genital and reproductive woundsA 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 Delgado17 months ago
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 Takano20 months ago
No plans to increase abortion services at VA after Supreme Court rulingThe VA currently does not offer the procedure or counseling to patients seeking to get an abortion.By Leo Shane III22 months ago
Lawmakers debate women veterans’ access to VA reproductive health careA fast-growing number of women veterans under the age of 45 are becoming eligible for VA benefits and healthcare, according to a 2019 study.By Hannah Graf4 years ago
Commentary: Female troops, veterans deserve comprehensive care for infertility issuesVA can do more to help veterans through stressful, sometimes stigma-filled options for reproductive care, an OB-GYN writes.By Dr. Colleen Miller6 years ago