Congress to require greater oversight of military health restructuringThe proposed defense authorization bill calls for more eyes on proposed modifications to military treatment facilities.By Patricia Kime5 days ago
Bill would raise VA compensation for severely injured vets, survivorsA congressional bill would raise VA compensation for survivors and severely injured veterans, but lawmakers are sparring over its estimated cost. By Patricia Kime12 days ago
VA kills ‘Boondoggle’ Biden plan to put EV chargers at medical centersThe VA scrapped a $77 million leftover green energy program that would have put solar-powered charging stations for electric vehicle at various locations.By Richard Sisk12 days ago
VA told companies they may be breaking law. Most are still in businessVA has told nearly 40 companies to stop charging veterans for assisting with disability benefits claims. The firms insist veterans want their help.By Leah Rosenbaum, The War Horse13 days ago
Submarine vets seek recognition, benefits for environmental exposureA group representing the U.S. Navy’s “Silent Service” is pressing for new research on environmental hazards in submarines.By Patricia Kime13 days ago
US Navy nixes Constellation frigate program after two ships half-builtContinuing work on the first two ships, plus indemnities agreed with the U.S. government, would be worth $3 billion, sources in Italy said.By Tom Kington3 weeks ago