U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims If you disagree with a decision of the Board of Veterans' Appeals you may appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans'...
Colorado VA Kept Secret Wait Lists for Mental Health Care: Report A new government watchdog found that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs facility in Denver kept improper wait lists.
Legion Challenges VA Claims Accuracy The American Legion testified at a hearing on Capitol Hill that examined VA's track record in processing disability claims.
Vet Groups Divide Over VA Backlog and Leadership Some in the media are calling for Shineski to resign. But most veteran service organizations aren't joining the chorus.
Strong, Divided Reactions to Sleep Apnea Claims Readers of Tom Philpott’s Military Update column sound off on sleep apnea disability claims.
Principi: Eligibility Explosion Behind VA Backlog The backlog can't be solved, Principi argues, until everyone acknowledges how recent laws have expanded eligibility.
Shinseki: Backlog Goal Drew Fire, Also Dollars In setting a goal to end the Department of Veterans Affairs' claims backlog in 2015, Shinseki exposed himself to criticism.
Backlog Due in Part to US Urging Vet Claims "Here is another thought on why VA is struggling with a disability claims backlog."
Report: VA Biased Against Sexual Trauma Claims Claims granted for PTSD related to sexual trauma were from 17 to 30 percentage points lower than PTSD claims for other trauma...
McCain-Sanders' VA Bill Slammed as Pro-Union A former New York lieutenant governor says just-passed Senate legislation intended to eliminate long patient wait times at VA...
For Decades, Recipients Were Honored with Purple Hearts Made During WWII. This Company Now Forges New Medals. For decades, recipients of the Purple Heart were honored with medals that had been forged during World War II, leftover stock...
Marines Suffer Most Cases of 2 Life-Threatening Conditions Related to Exercise and Heat, Report Finds The April issue of the Defense Department's Medical Surveillance Monthly Report, published last week, was focused entirely on...
Must-Pass Defense Bill Includes 4.5% Military Pay Raise on Top of 15% Increase for Junior Enlisted Troops The recommendation from the House Armed Services Committee in its draft version of the National Defense Authorization Act, or...
Army Eliminates Online Training Requirement for Noncommissioned Officers, Saying It's Too Burdensome The Army has eliminated a significant part of its online training for enlisted troops -- a learning program that has drawn...
Wide-Ranging Veterans Bill Gets Agreement Between House and Senate The Department of Veterans Affairs caregiver program, the beleaguered electronic health records program, veteran homelessness...