VA Secretary Wants More Vets Sickened by Burn Pits to File Claims, But Many Are Still Being Turned Away As of March 31, the VA had denied 72% of burn pit claims, according to agency data obtained by Military.com.
The VA Is Testing an Implant That Could Allow Paralyzed Veterans to Walk Again A former Marine is the first at the VA to receive an implant that could help him regain some lower body function.
Lawmakers Rush to Introduce Relief Bills as Military Toxic Exposures Come to Light Advocates and some lawmakers stress that the stars are aligned to pass significant legislation.
Advocates for Veterans Sickened by Burn Pits Are Taking Their Biggest Stand Yet on Capitol Hill The VA estimates 3.5 million veterans were exposed to toxic burn pits, yet 75% are denied health care and disability...
Advocates Hope New VA Study Will Push Congress to Pass Service Dog Grant Program The PAWS Act, introduced by Sen. Deb Fischer, would require the VA to create a grant program to pay for and provide service...
Biden Signs Sweeping New Law Allowing VA to Vaccinate All Veterans, Spouses The Save Lives Act will allow the VA to vaccinate all veterans, veteran spouses, caregivers and Civilian Health and Medical...
Five Months In, New VA Health Record System Is 'Next-Level Frustrating' An examination of the system at its first location prompted a need to assess the program and its rollout plan, officials say.
COVID Relief Bill Waives VA Health-Care Copayments Through September Veterans will have all copayments for medical care from the VA written off
VA’s New Text Messaging System to Expand Flow of Information to Vets The new text messaging system promises to add electronic convenience to most veterans' experience with the VA
Service Dogs Better Than Emotional Support Dogs at Reducing PTSD Symptoms, Study Finds VA research shows that service dogs trained to address PTSD can lower symptoms.
Pentagon Withdraws Admiral's Nomination to Lead Pacific Fleet Amid Renewed Attention on Drag Shows The Pentagon has confirmed reports it has pulled Navy Rear Adm. Michael Donnelly from promotion and a new job overseeing the...
3.8% Raise for Service Members Endorsed by House and Senate Defense Bills The raise is consistent with the Trump administration's budget request for next year, as is the overall value of the House...
A Chinese-Owned Company Owns Farmland near Fort Riley. Federal Officials Think That's Bad The White House and top officials this week rolled out a plan aimed at limiting foreign ownership of farm and ranch land.
Senators Seek Guardrails Against JAG Firings in Must-Pass Defense Policy Bill Firing a top military lawyer would require a congressional notification that includes a substantive justification under a...
Coast Guard Selects 'Proven' Command Master Chief for Top Enlisted Position Command Master Chief Phillip Waldron will serve as the 15th senior enlisted adviser to the Coast Guard commandant.