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Time is running out to recognize, compensate aging atomic veterans
The VA’s failure to provide timely benefits makes RECA a critical lifeline for many veterans, Keith Kiefer argues in an op-ed.
By Keith Kiefer
Supreme Court to hear another major veterans benefits case this fall
The high court will consider whether VA officials are properly reviewing benefits decisions that deny veterans medical help.
How a former Army captain fared at Marine boot camp
A former Army captain, Pfc. Nicolas Brooklier said he was especially drawn to the Crucible, the grueling capstone event of Marine boot camp.
Vets advocates push Supreme Court to dump laws punishing homelessness
A case being considered by the Supreme Court could have far-reaching impact on efforts to help homeless veterans.
VA to largely end animal testing on dogs, cats within two years
The Department of Veterans Affairs is slated to largely end testing on dogs, cats and nonhuman primates within the next two years.
Will the Supreme Court’s GI Bill ruling mean more money for vets?
A major veterans education benefits ruling by the Supreme Court this week could have far-reaching effects for millions of students.
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.
Supreme Court rules in favor of veteran who sued over GI Bill limits
The Supreme Court ruled 7-2 in favor of a veteran who wanted to use both his Post-9/11 GI Bill and Montgomery GI Bill benefits.
Deported veterans struggle to access VA services, study finds
Historically, policies involving the deportation of veterans have not always been closely followed.
By Zamone Perez
Air Force veteran apparently joined Russian army to flee charges in US
Video surfaced that appears to show vet Wilmer Puello-Mota in Russia, expressing support for the country’s war against Ukraine.
By Steve LeBlanc, The Associated Press