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VA social worker dies following shooting at rural Georgia clinic
The Veterans Affairs employee died the day after being shot by an assailant who was in the clinic for a walk-in mental health consultation.
By Patricia Kime
VA vows to help hundreds of veterans experiencing homelessness in LA by year’s end
The city is home to about one in every ten homeless veterans in America today.
Military Veterans in Journalism hosts inaugural convention, showcasing veteran talent
The MVJ 2021 Convention will feature CNN's Jake Tapper as a keynote speaker, and host a series of panels promoting veterans in journalism.
VA begins punitive actions against unvaccinated staff
Employees who refuse to get the COVID-19 vaccine will face counseling first, then escalating punishments until they are fired.
Army vet accused of faking paralysis to get $1 million in VA benefits, using some to buy BMW
The accused received more than $1 million in compensation and spent an adaptive vehicle grant on a BMW 645ci luxury sports coupe.
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Dr. Rachel Ellsworth explores how different demographics are affected by breast cancer and if there is an identifiable reason for why some groups are more at risk than others.
This week in Congress: Year-end deadlines loom large for lawmakers
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Oct. 18, 2021.
It’s time to focus on treating ‘invisible wounds’ of veterans, advocates say
The Cohen Veterans Bioscience Veterans Advisory Council calls for action on treating "invisible wounds" of war for veterans.
By Frank Larkin
Soldier charged in Capitol riot was already on FBI radar when he enlisted months ago
The soldier, who most recently served as a specialist in the 82nd Airborne Division, was interviewed by FBI agents before enlisting.
By Kyle Rempfer
Navy will reevaluate discharge upgrade applications for sailors, Marines with PTSD, TBI, other conditions
Decisions from the Naval Discharge Review Board since March 2, 2012, will automatically be reviewed if the applicant didn’t receive an upgrade to honorable discharge. Sailors and Marines who were separated before that time can reapply.
By Diana Stancy