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Veterans unemployment saw another big drop in May
The 4.1 percent unemployment rate for veterans is the lowest since May 2020.
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Most VA patients, beneficiaries say they trust the department: survey
About four in five veterans said they have confidence in the department’s handling of their health care and benefits.
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VA oversight lapses allowed pathologist’s serious medical errors to accumulate: watchdog report
A former physician was sentenced to 20 years in prison for the deadly mistakes.
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VA wants more money to expand popular tech training program for job-seeking vets
Officials estimate the VET TEC program will run out of money in July because of its popularity.
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VA budget plan includes new office focused on preventing harassment, promoting diversity
The nearly $270 billion spending plan represents another planned increase for veterans program funds.
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After a year of pandemic isolation, military survivors get a chance to come together for Memorial Day
About 1,000 families members are expected to attend a support event this weekend organized by the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors.
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Amid pressure, VA eyes speeding benefits for burn pit exposure illnesses
Department leaders are looking to add respiratory illnesses to a list of conditions presumed caused by exposure to the toxic smoke at overseas bases.
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VA to start processing Vietnam vets’ claims for conditions newly linked to Agent Orange poisoning
Individuals suffering from bladder cancer, hypothyroidism, and Parkinsonism will be able to receive disability payments for their conditions.
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Millions of vets could get new benefits under toxic exposure legislation. But can it become law?
A pair of bills dealing with burn pit exposure, Agent Orange illnesses and more are slowly working through Capitol Hill.
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‘Excuses are over’: Gaps in domestic violence reporting threaten troops’ safety, lawmakers say
Military officials reported more than 40,000 incidents from 2015 to 2019, but outside advocates say that count may have ignored thousands more.
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Veterans unemployment saw another big drop in May
The 4.1 percent unemployment rate for veterans is the lowest since May 2020.
-
Most VA patients, beneficiaries say they trust the department: survey
About four in five veterans said they have confidence in the department’s handling of their health care and benefits.
-
VA oversight lapses allowed pathologist’s serious medical errors to accumulate: watchdog report
A former physician was sentenced to 20 years in prison for the deadly mistakes.
-
VA wants more money to expand popular tech training program for job-seeking vets
Officials estimate the VET TEC program will run out of money in July because of its popularity.
-
VA budget plan includes new office focused on preventing harassment, promoting diversity
The nearly $270 billion spending plan represents another planned increase for veterans program funds.
-
After a year of pandemic isolation, military survivors get a chance to come together for Memorial Day
About 1,000 families members are expected to attend a support event this weekend organized by the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors.
-
Amid pressure, VA eyes speeding benefits for burn pit exposure illnesses
Department leaders are looking to add respiratory illnesses to a list of conditions presumed caused by exposure to the toxic smoke at overseas bases.
-
VA to start processing Vietnam vets’ claims for conditions newly linked to Agent Orange poisoning
Individuals suffering from bladder cancer, hypothyroidism, and Parkinsonism will be able to receive disability payments for their conditions.
-
Millions of vets could get new benefits under toxic exposure legislation. But can it become law?
A pair of bills dealing with burn pit exposure, Agent Orange illnesses and more are slowly working through Capitol Hill.
-
‘Excuses are over’: Gaps in domestic violence reporting threaten troops’ safety, lawmakers say
Military officials reported more than 40,000 incidents from 2015 to 2019, but outside advocates say that count may have ignored thousands more.
-
Veterans unemployment saw another big drop in May
The 4.1 percent unemployment rate for veterans is the lowest since May 2020.
-
Most VA patients, beneficiaries say they trust the department: survey
About four in five veterans said they have confidence in the department’s handling of their health care and benefits.
-
VA oversight lapses allowed pathologist’s serious medical errors to accumulate: watchdog report
A former physician was sentenced to 20 years in prison for the deadly mistakes.
-
VA wants more money to expand popular tech training program for job-seeking vets
Officials estimate the VET TEC program will run out of money in July because of its popularity.
-
VA budget plan includes new office focused on preventing harassment, promoting diversity
The nearly $270 billion spending plan represents another planned increase for veterans program funds.
-
After a year of pandemic isolation, military survivors get a chance to come together for Memorial Day
About 1,000 families members are expected to attend a support event this weekend organized by the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors.
-
Amid pressure, VA eyes speeding benefits for burn pit exposure illnesses
Department leaders are looking to add respiratory illnesses to a list of conditions presumed caused by exposure to the toxic smoke at overseas bases.
-
VA to start processing Vietnam vets’ claims for conditions newly linked to Agent Orange poisoning
Individuals suffering from bladder cancer, hypothyroidism, and Parkinsonism will be able to receive disability payments for their conditions.
-
Millions of vets could get new benefits under toxic exposure legislation. But can it become law?
A pair of bills dealing with burn pit exposure, Agent Orange illnesses and more are slowly working through Capitol Hill.
-
‘Excuses are over’: Gaps in domestic violence reporting threaten troops’ safety, lawmakers say
Military officials reported more than 40,000 incidents from 2015 to 2019, but outside advocates say that count may have ignored thousands more.



