Scaled-Down Toxic Exposure Bill Passed by Senate The bill has garnered criticism from some advocates who say it does not go far enough to help veterans now suffering from...
VA to Overhaul Disability Evaluations for Mental Health, Other Conditions Department officials say the evaluation system must be updated to reflect changes in medical definitions and understanding.
Nearly 4,000 More 9/11 Vets Have Died in the Past 20 Years Than Anticipated, Study Finds In a comprehensive look at "excess deaths" among post-9/11 vets, research shows roughly 3,858 more veterans died from 2002 to...
VA Hospital Warns Thousands of Vets of Possible Infection Risk from Improperly Cleaned Equipment Patients at the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center in Georgia have been advised to get tested for blood-borne illnesses.
Traumatic Brain Injury Classifications Are Leading to Preventable Deaths, Report Says In a new report, the National Academy of Sciences said the approach to treating brain injuries in the U.S. is failing...
At Least 1 Million Vets Could Get VA Health Care Under Scaled-Back Exposures Bill The chairman and ranking member of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee have offered an alternative to massive proposals...
New VA Office Tasked with Reducing Rural Health Problems for Native American Vets VA officials said they are creating the Office of Tribal Health within the VA to manage health care for all American Indian...
Anticipating Boom of Aging Veterans, VA to Expand Care, Services for the Elderly The department has pledged to broaden in-home medical care and support and housing alternatives by 2026.
Lawmakers Weigh Breaking Up Toxic Exposures Bill in Face of $282 Billion Price Tag Republicans on the House Veterans Affairs Committee say they support providing health care to ill veterans, but want to...
House Approves Bill to Automatically Enroll Vets in VA Health Care Supporters of the bill touted it as a common sense measure that will help ease the transition to civilian life.
Army Disbanding Most Ceremonial Horse Units The Army will begin phasing out five horse-mounted ceremonial units stationed at Fort Irwin, California; Fort Huachuca...
Coast Guard Receives Unprecedented $25 Billion Infusion Under Sweeping 'Big Beautiful Bill' The service will receive funding for more ships, helicopters and unmanned systems and maintenance of installations and...
Navy SEAL Veteran Compares Himself to Trump as He Launches His Bid for Wisconsin Governor A suburban Milwaukee businessman, former Navy SEAL and political newcomer entered Wisconsin's race for governor Wednesday...
Marine Recruiters Promoted an Immigration Benefit Until the Corps Told Them to Stop The military often highlights paths to citizenship as a recruiting tactic, though fulfillment of policies such as PIP has...
Army Policy Severely Limiting Shaving Waivers Goes into Effect Troops will be granted short-term shaving exemptions if they require it, but will be removed from the service if they are on...
