VA staffer accused of blindly approving over 85,000 disability claimsThe employee was found to have authorized about 85,300 claims — 19 times the national average, and at an 84% error rate. By Zita Ballinger Fletcher12 minutes ago
Pick to lead VA benefits work faces criticism over reform proposalsSeveral Democratic lawmakers argued nominee Karen Brazell’s non-answers about the potential for benefits eligibility changes should be disqualifying. By Leo Shane III3 weeks ago
OpinionEnding weight-loss med coverage for some military retirees is unlawfulDHA's decision to end the coverage violates the Pentagon's own regulations regarding Tricare for Life beneficiaries.By Col. Derence V. Fivehouse, USAF (Ret.) 3 weeks ago
Pentagon-funded research aided Chinese military, House GOP report saysU.S. technological know-how is being diverted to modernize China's military, warns the report by House Republicans on the Select Committee on China.By Didi Tang and Collin Binkley, The Associated Press3 weeks ago
VA hospitals pay for AI weapons scanners testers say are error-proneVA continues to award contracts for pricey, "high-tech" weapons detection systems that the FTC and security specialists argue don't perform as advertised.By Aliya Sternstein4 weeks ago
VA could save millions by tracking medical gear better, study findsNearly 10% of reusable medical equipment in VA hospitals is either missing or unneeded, a department watchdog report says. By Leo Shane III4 weeks ago