Veterans Affairs

BREAKING: Veterans Affairs National Patient Safety Alert

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Veterans at risk may have been affected by a recent Department of Veterans Affairs health care alert showing a computer glitch was canceling doctors consults…

Bob McDonald’s ‘Failing’ Appeals Process Blame Game

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Secretary Bob McDonald says the appeals process is “failing veterans” because the tools and procedures are too “cumbersome and clunky.” Is the process failing veterans…
VA Officials

Demotions Overturned For VA Officials Accused Of Scam

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Federal judges overturned demotion decisions for two senior VA officials accused of manipulating the agency’s promotion and hiring system for personal gain. That is correct….

Covert Surveillance Used Against Disabled Veteran

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The Department of Veterans Affairs made use of undercover agents and covert surveillance strategies against one veteran with multiple sclerosis in a malingering sting. The…

Tuberculosis Cases At Illinois VA Hospitals

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One Chicago VA hospital just announced to employees that at least three cases of tuberculosis were confirmed recently and assessed for possible risk of outbreak…

Assessment Of Homeless Veterans In San Diego

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Volunteers are planning to conduct a “point-in-time” census of the homeless in San Diego that will help assess homeless veterans as well. The Department of…

BlackBerry Wins $20 Mil Veterans Affairs Contract

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BlackBerry just announced its new multi-year contract with the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide phones and services to the technologically impaired agency. In reality,…