Sending a military care package to the Middle East? Check this list firstThe U.S. Postal Service temporarily suspended mail services in 28 military ZIP codes in the Middle East.By Karen Jowers20 hours ago
House Republicans seek new strategy for passing VA policy billsRep. Mike Bost, R-Ill., wants to develop a “must-pass” authorization bill process for the VA similar to the legislative procedure used to approve the NDAA.By Patricia Kime22 hours ago
VA awarded authority to appoint legal guardians for impaired veterans VA officials say the process will help hundreds of veterans hospitalized at VA facilities who are unable to transition to more appropriate settings. By Patricia Kime28 hours ago
VA’s review of disability claims for fraud won’t include past filings, officials say Using a Microsoft data analytics program, the VA program will use information gleaned from DBQ forms to identify patterns that could indicate fraud.By Patricia Kime2 days ago
Judge orders VA to reinstate contract with employee unionA judge ordered the VA to recognize a bargaining contract that represents roughly 300,000 employees. By Patricia Kime3 days ago
Pentagon identifies six airmen killed in KC-135 crash in IraqSix airmen were killed when a U.S. Air Force KC-135 refueling aircraft crashed during ongoing combat operations against Iran. By J.D. Simkins5 days ago