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 Jowers2 weeks 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 Fletcher3 weeks ago
VA disputes GOP claim that money for vets is going to migrants insteadRepublican lawmakers have accused the department of using funding and resources to help with immigration work at the expense of veterans services.By Leo Shane III21 months ago
House panel seeks VA documents on sexual harassment accusationsLawmakers voted to subpoena information from the department for the first time since 2016.By Leo Shane III22 months ago
New life insurance program for disabled vets sees high demand Veterans can get up to $40,000 in life insruance coverage through the program regardless of their health status.By Leo Shane III22 months ago
Lawmakers return to DC with new shutdown deadlines loomingDefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Jan. 8, 2024.By Leo Shane III22 months ago
Veteran charged with making threats against member of Congress, VAA Connecticut military veteran has been arrested on allegations he threatened government officials, federal authorities said Friday.22 months ago
Fed retirement plan ends year with positive returnsHere’s how the TSP did in December.By Molly Weisner22 months ago
New year brings same government shutdown threatsCongress enters 2024 without a clear plan for federal spending, just a few weeks before another budget deadline.By Leo Shane III22 months ago
Disability payouts help some vets earn more than healthy peersVeterans with low disability ratings see higher income than non-disabled peers, but individuals with significant health issues lag far behind.By Leo Shane III22 months ago
Defense bill would expand leave for veterans joining federal workforceNearly one of every four civil servant has prior or existing military experience.By Molly Weisner22 months ago
Total number of VA claims lost in online systems tops 120,000The number of veterans discovered to be affected by the mistakes has grown in recent months.By Leo Shane III23 months ago