Judges reject VA secretary’s request to pause veterans’ claims appeals
Secretary Collins asked the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims to stop its work during the government shutdown. Judges called the request "extreme."
By Patricia Kime
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Financial resources for troops if the government shutdown stops pay
From banks and credit unions to the military relief societies, help will be available.
By Karen Jowers
VA officials confident they’re ready for the next COVID surge
Coronavirus cases among VA patients are up slightly from October 2021.
VA delays health record rollout again — this time until summer 2023
Officials had hoped to start putting the system in new sites early next year, but will now wait at least six more months.
Expand VA abortion access to all vets and dependents, advocates say
Procedure access is limited to cases of rape, incest or complications involving the health of the pregnant veteran.
Navy, Marine Corps offer gun locks to prevent suicide
The thought behind the program is erect a barrier between a person’s suicidal impulse and taking action on that impulse.
VA to screen all patients for toxic exposure issues
The move is part of the PACT Act, passed this summer to improve benefits for veterans dealing with those injuries.
Legal, security fears loom as VA begins performing abortions
Last week VA staffers performed the first abortion at a department medical facility under new authorities.
It’s time for equitable reproductive rights for women veterans
The VA recently said it will start providing abortions in certain circumstances, even in states where it's illegal or restricted.
By Rep. Julia Brownley and Rep. Mark Takano