OpinionTime is running out to recognize, compensate aging atomic veteransThe VA’s failure to provide timely benefits makes RECA a critical lifeline for many veterans, Keith Kiefer argues in an op-ed.By Keith Kiefer24 hours ago
Impact of massive health care cyberattack on vets remains unclear A massive cyberattack against a private health care firm in February may have exposed millions of veterans' personal medical records.By Leo Shane III4 days ago
VA may fast-track disability benefits for Air Force missile communityThe Department of Veterans Affairs is considering offering easier access to disability benefits to airmen in the nuclear missile community.By Courtney Mabeus-Brown3 weeks ago
Senators push VA to fix problems with vets’ toxic exposure claims A group of Senate Democrats wants quicker action from VA leaders on solutions to some problematic toxic exposure disability claims.By Leo Shane III3 weeks ago
Deported veterans struggle to access VA services, study finds Historically, policies involving the deportation of veterans have not always been closely followed.By Zamone Perez3 weeks ago
VA support program to buy up veterans’ defaulted home loansThe Department of Veterans Affairs will start buying veterans' failing mortgages to help them stay in their homes.By Leo Shane III4 weeks ago
Lawmakers push for cost-of-living boost in veterans benefits next yearLegislation introduced in the Senate would guarantee a cost-of-living boost in veterans benefits in 2025.By Leo Shane III4 weeks ago
Deployed troops inhaled toxic air even while off-duty, study findsLung samples from service members they tested found traces of toxic vaporized metals and other hazardous items, well above that of non-deployed personnel.By Leo Shane III5 weeks ago
OpinionIt’s time for the VA to stand and deliver care to paralyzed veteransIn this op-ed, Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Mich., a retired Marine lieutenant general, implores the VA to do more for our nation's paralyzed veterans.By Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Mich. (USMC ret.)6 weeks ago
Hip replacements, other orthopedic devices not properly tracked by VAA watchdog warned that VA medical officials may not be able to respond to problems with implantable medical devices because of poor tracking systems.By Leo Shane III6 weeks ago
VA patient numbers jump after efforts to improve medical accessVeterans Affairs medical sites saw their patient numbers spike after a five-month effort to improve access and delivery of health care.By Leo Shane III6 weeks ago
Fight over VA toxic exposure funds could stall other vets legislationLawmakers are sparring over proposed changes to a fund covering the costs of veterans' toxic exposure benefits.By Leo Shane III6 weeks ago