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Cisneros confirmed to lead Pentagon personnel policy
The former California congressman fills in a key Pentagon leadership role that has proved troublesome in recent years.
Benefits for ‘blue water’ veterans finalized after years-long fight
The move ends a years-long fight to get faster disability benefits for up to 90,000 Navy veterans who served in Vietnam.
Whistleblowers testify that fear, retribution are still widespread at VA
Lawmakers called the charges worrisome, but VA leaders say the complaints are ignoring recent improvements at the department.
Veterans suicide prevention efforts will include more discussions on firearm safety
VA Secretary Robert Wilkie said broaching the topic is important to save more veterans lives.
‘Blue water’ veterans bill clears Senate, heads to White House for final signature
The measure had been stalled on Capitol Hill for several weeks, as court moves took precedence for advocates.
90,000 ‘blue water’ Vietnam veterans in line for disability benefits after Justice officials drop appeal
The move all but ends a years long legal fight over presumptive benefits for up to 90,000 Vietnam veterans.
Advocates worry that the public will forget about homeless veterans
About 38,000 veterans nationwide are without stable housing, an estimate that is down nearly half from 2010.
With major changes a week away, VA secretary confident his department is ready
New community care rules that will allow hundreds of thousands of veterans to receive care outside the VA medical system go into effect on June 6.
Falling enrollment in VA’s caregiver program raises concerns
A major expansion of the stipend program is scheduled for this fall, but lawmakers worry VA officials won't be ready for it.
Remembering the fallen: 12 former service members to honor this Memorial Day
Military Times asked several lawmakers and administration officials to share who they will be remembering this holiday
Trump’s VA secretary says its not 2009 anymore
In this op-ed, VA Secretary Robert Wilkie says problems that affected the department have dramatically improved under the Trump administration.
By Robert Wilkie