Here’s how a government shutdown would affect VA servicesVeterans' health care and benefits processing won't be affected, but other services would stop during a government shutdown.By Karen Jowers6 days ago
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 Fletcher7 days ago
Lawmakers push for burn pit benefits related to Kosovo deploymentsSenate lawmakers are pushing VA officials to look into toxic exposure injuries among troops who deployed to Kosovo.By Leo Shane III24 months ago
Fixes could cut months off wait for vets’ fire-damaged service recordsAn inspector general report said frequent procedural mistakes are adding months to elderly veterans' wait for military records.By Leo Shane III24 months ago
Vets more likely than civilians to own home, experience homelessness New research highlights the disparity among veterans who succeed after leaving the military and those who struggle.By Leo Shane III24 months ago
Pentagon leader selected as new Veterans Affairs chief of staffKimberly Jackson had been serving as Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Force Readiness.By Leo Shane III24 months ago
DoD settles COVID vaccine mandate lawsuits for $1.8 millionThe Defense Department will pay plaintiffs' legal fees for two lawsuits.By Meghann Myers24 months ago
VA to share health info with private-sector medical systemsThe effort is designed to ensure that doctors outside of VA are giving patients information about government benefits and resources.By Leo Shane III2 years ago
Legal uncertainty over Veterans Affairs abortion policy worries staffAn inspector general report found confusion and concerns among employees regarding the abortion access rules.By Leo Shane III2 years ago
Government shutdown set to disrupt military, VA servicesDaycare availability, military relocations and non-essential training will all be upended by the federal budget fight.By Karen Jowers and Leo Shane III2 years ago
Lawmakers demand accountability after VA loses track of vets’ claims Nearly 100,000 cases were delayed because of technical problems with the VA's web site software.By Leo Shane III2 years ago
VA officials sound alarm on uptick in veterans benefits scamsThe department is launching a new outreach effort to help veterans spot potential fraud before they become victims.By Leo Shane III2 years ago