Trump’s VA budget request tops $488 billion for fiscal 2027
The Department of Veterans Affairs would see its budget increase by 7.7% in fiscal 2027 under the White House’s proposed $2.2 trillion budget.
By Patricia Kime
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Iran ‘skirmish’ has no effect on strong US economy, White House advisor claims
The rosy analysis was prompted by the monthly jobs report, which showed the jobless rate for all veterans came down from 4.1% in February to 3.9% in March.
By Richard Sisk
Judge orders VA to reinstate contract with employee union
A judge ordered the VA to recognize a bargaining contract that represents roughly 300,000 employees.
By Patricia Kime
Norway’s elite Arctic soldiers still dig their own snow caves to hide from drones
Besides hiding from enemy drones, Norwegian reconnaissance soldiers trial their own unmanned craft to spy on adversaries.
After Ukraine, FPV drones could take on Arctic warfare
Following their success in Ukraine, Arctic nations are assessing whether first-person-view drones could be deployed on Arctic battlefields.
Lawmakers seek coverage for expedited fertility care under PACT Act
New legislation would speed coverage for fertility treatments without requiring veterans to prove their infertility was directly tied to military service.
By Patricia Kime
Former Military Times Soldier of the Year Approved for Medal of Honor
Dockery earned two Silver Stars, one of which this authorization would upgrade by two awards.
By Hope Hodge Seck
National Guard member’s invention allows cyber warfare training on the go
Senior Master Sgt. Taylor Gow's innovation was accepted into the Air Force’s annual Spark Tank competition.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher
Lawmakers revive push for veterans disability reform bill
The measure would allow medically retired military personnel to receive both their full retirement pay and VA disability compensation.
By Patricia Kime
VA to formally rescind controversial disability ratings rule
A policy requiring VA medical examiners to include effects of medication in assigning disability ratings is expected to be formally rescinded on Feb. 27.
By Patricia Kime
Vets to VA: Formally rescind new disability ratings rule
Veterans want the VA to rescind a controversial regulation published Feb. 17 that put compensation ratings in legal limbo.
By Patricia Kime
VA halts implementation of controversial disability rating rule following backlash
The VA will continue collecting public comment on the rule but it “will not be enforced at any time in the future," VA Secretary Doug Collins said.
By Patricia Kime