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Veterans’ Benefits Under Scrutiny: Are They Truly Accessible?
Veterans’ benefits are often heralded as a crucial support system for those who have served in the military, but a closer inspection reveals ongoing concerns…
Questions Raised Over Veteran Suicide Awareness Initiatives
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has long been at the forefront of addressing the critical issue of veteran suicides. While the department’s efforts…
Service Dogs for Veterans: A Critical Examination of Effectiveness Amidst Rising Concerns
Recent studies have highlighted the significant impact service dogs have on veterans suffering from PTSD. However, amidst the acclaim, questions arise about the comprehensive effectiveness…
VA Job Cuts: Are Veterans Being Left in the Lurch?
Recent decisions by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to reduce its workforce have sparked significant concern among veterans and advocacy groups. The job cuts,…
Governor Lamont Signs Law Establishing Property Tax Exemption for Veterans: A Closer Look
In a bid to honor the sacrifices of veterans and offer them tangible support, Governor Lamont has recently signed into law a measure that establishes…
New Regulation Extends VA Benefits to Veterans with ‘Bad Paper’ Discharges Amid Application Concerns
A new rule expanding eligibility for VA benefits to tens of thousands of veterans previously denied due to less than honorable discharges is causing concern…
Unveiling the Veil: A Critical Look at the VA’s Implementation of the PACT Act
Introduction to the PACT Act’s Milestone President Joe Biden recently highlighted that over a million claims for Veterans Affairs benefits related to toxic exposures—specifically from…
Senator Claims VA Fails to Comply with Law on Suicide Prevention Training for Police Officers
Fewer than one-third of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) police officers completed the legally required crisis intervention and suicide prevention training last year, according to…
Gaps in Women Veterans’ Mental Health Care: A Call for Action
Ginger MacCutcheon, a former medic in the Women’s Army Corps, set out on her military career straight from high school with aspirations that echoed the…
Pentagon Adjusts Malpractice Claims Rule to Benefit Service Members and Veterans
The Pentagon has revised its formula for calculating payments to U.S. service members for medical malpractice claims, a change that could result in higher payouts…
Togus VA Breaks Ground on New Substance Use Disorder Facility
The Togus VA Medical Center is expanding its services with a new residential rehabilitation treatment program for veterans battling substance use disorder. This new facility…
New Infusion Center at Akron VA Clinic: Convenience or Cosmetic?
The VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System announced Friday the opening of the first satellite cancer treatment center in Northeast Ohio within the Akron VA Outpatient…