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Guard, reserve troops get fewer veterans disability claims approved
A government watchdog found that active-duty troops had their VA disability claims approved at much higher rates than part-time personnel.
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Austin, Blinken set to make case for White House defense supplemental
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Oct. 30, 2023.
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Binge drinking, alcohol abuse remains significant challenge for vets
A new RAND study found high rates of problems with alcohol among veterans of of every era.
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Lawmakers push for burn pit benefits related to Kosovo deployments
Senate lawmakers are pushing VA officials to look into toxic exposure injuries among troops who deployed to Kosovo.
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Poll shows strong support for action to help Afghan allies resettle
Nearly 90% say the United States must do more to honor its promises to protect Afghans who worked closely with U.S. military forces.
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Congress’ to-do list adds budget request for Israel, Ukraine
Defense and veterans hearings for the week of Oct. 23, 2023.
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Fixes could cut months off wait for vets’ fire-damaged service records
An inspector general report said frequent procedural mistakes are adding months to elderly veterans’ wait for military records.
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Military transition classes improving, but attendance still lags
More than half of troops leaving the military last year skipped out on mandatory two-day transition classes.
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Buddy Check Week to stem veteran suicides starts today
Veterans Affairs officials are asking vets to reach out to 10 friends to ensure they’re getting the help and support they need.
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Capitol Hill defense work continues despite House leadership turmoil
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Oct. 16, 2023.
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Guard, reserve troops get fewer veterans disability claims approved
A government watchdog found that active-duty troops had their VA disability claims approved at much higher rates than part-time personnel.
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Austin, Blinken set to make case for White House defense supplemental
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Oct. 30, 2023.
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Binge drinking, alcohol abuse remains significant challenge for vets
A new RAND study found high rates of problems with alcohol among veterans of of every era.
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Lawmakers push for burn pit benefits related to Kosovo deployments
Senate lawmakers are pushing VA officials to look into toxic exposure injuries among troops who deployed to Kosovo.
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Poll shows strong support for action to help Afghan allies resettle
Nearly 90% say the United States must do more to honor its promises to protect Afghans who worked closely with U.S. military forces.
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Congress’ to-do list adds budget request for Israel, Ukraine
Defense and veterans hearings for the week of Oct. 23, 2023.
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Fixes could cut months off wait for vets’ fire-damaged service records
An inspector general report said frequent procedural mistakes are adding months to elderly veterans’ wait for military records.
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Military transition classes improving, but attendance still lags
More than half of troops leaving the military last year skipped out on mandatory two-day transition classes.
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Buddy Check Week to stem veteran suicides starts today
Veterans Affairs officials are asking vets to reach out to 10 friends to ensure they’re getting the help and support they need.
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Capitol Hill defense work continues despite House leadership turmoil
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Oct. 16, 2023.
-
Guard, reserve troops get fewer veterans disability claims approved
A government watchdog found that active-duty troops had their VA disability claims approved at much higher rates than part-time personnel.
-
Austin, Blinken set to make case for White House defense supplemental
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Oct. 30, 2023.
-
Binge drinking, alcohol abuse remains significant challenge for vets
A new RAND study found high rates of problems with alcohol among veterans of of every era.
-
Lawmakers push for burn pit benefits related to Kosovo deployments
Senate lawmakers are pushing VA officials to look into toxic exposure injuries among troops who deployed to Kosovo.
-
Poll shows strong support for action to help Afghan allies resettle
Nearly 90% say the United States must do more to honor its promises to protect Afghans who worked closely with U.S. military forces.
-
Congress’ to-do list adds budget request for Israel, Ukraine
Defense and veterans hearings for the week of Oct. 23, 2023.
-
Fixes could cut months off wait for vets’ fire-damaged service records
An inspector general report said frequent procedural mistakes are adding months to elderly veterans’ wait for military records.
-
Military transition classes improving, but attendance still lags
More than half of troops leaving the military last year skipped out on mandatory two-day transition classes.
-
Buddy Check Week to stem veteran suicides starts today
Veterans Affairs officials are asking vets to reach out to 10 friends to ensure they’re getting the help and support they need.
-
Capitol Hill defense work continues despite House leadership turmoil
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Oct. 16, 2023.
