Millions of Vets Got Health Care and Benefits Under the PACT Act. Thousands Left Out Want the Same Chance. Legislation passed in 2022 expanded benefits for former troops sickened by burn pits, Agent Orange and contaminated water at...
VA Not Doing Enough to Protect Veterans from Scams, GAO Finds A GAO report said the VA needs to work harder at preventing fraud, especially that directed at older veterans.
This Is the 2020 Veteran Disability Pay Raise The official veteran disability pay raise rate increases are out -- but how much more will you get?
VA Resuming In-Person Compensation Exams at Select Locations 20 locations nationwide will begin conducting the exams with more opening soon
Here's How the VA Is Doing Caregiver Home Check-Ins During the Pandemic To keep veterans healthy and prevent the spread of COVID-19, visits will now be virtual.
Caregivers of Veterans Spend $11,500 on Average Each Year on Expenses, New Data Shows Research from AARP and the National Alliance for Caregiving doesn't explore the reasons behind the higher costs, but experts...
VA Set Records for Number of Appointments, Claims Processing, Compensation over the Past Year Officials said they are taking steps to ensure the department is well-staffed to prevent employee burnout as a result of the...
Here Are the VA Dependency and Indemnity Compensation Rates for 2024 Survivors will see a major increase from 2022
1 in 3 PACT Act Claims Have Received a 0% Disability Rating, Prompting a VA Review VA Under Secretary for Benefits Joshua Jacobs said the department plans to examine its ratings schedule after complaints from...
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...