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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…
VA to Reevaluate Bonuses After $11M Misstep: IG Report Prompts Broad Review
The Veterans Affairs Department (VA) is reexamining its bonus awards following a critical report from its inspector general (IG). This scrutiny comes after the IG…
Senators Urge New Oversight Measures for VA’s Oracle Contract Review
In a move to enhance accountability and ensure the safety of Veterans Affairs (VA) electronic health records (EHR) modernization, three senators have called for increased…
Behind the VA Nursing Career: Balancing Benefits and Systemic Challenges
Nurses play a pivotal role in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare system, often being the frontline providers of care to veterans. However, while…
VA Confirms New Urn and Plaque Policy Limits Burial Options in National Veteran Cemeteries
In a recent final rule issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), the agency outlined its new benefit for distributing memorial urns and plaques…
U.S. Veterans Stir Controversy with Stance on Pro-Palestine Protests and Gaza Conflict
Larry Hebert, an active-duty airman, recently stood in front of the White House with a sign that declared, “Active-duty airman refuses to eat while Gaza…
Memorial Day 2024: A Nationwide Tribute to the Sacrifices of Our Fallen Heroes
Memorial Day stands as a solemn reminder of the sacrifices made by men and women who lost their lives in service to their nation. This…
Veterans Exposed to Agent Orange at US Bases Denied VA Compensation
As a young soldier stationed at Fort Ord in Monterey County, California, Dean Osborn spent most of his time training in the coastal woodlands. Unbeknownst…
Saluting Our Veterans: The Naval Special Warfare Honor Flight to Washington D.C.
In late April, ninety Naval Special Warfare (NSW) veterans from the Vietnam War era were honored with a unique “Tour of Honor” trip to Washington…
Expanded VA Healthcare and Benefits for Specific Former Service Members with Non-Honorable or General Discharges
In a recent development, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has implemented a final rule aimed at expanding access to VA care and benefits for…
Family Gets $1.7M Settlement For Veteran Suicide, Wrongful Death Linked To Vet Center PTSD Misdiagnosis
One Indiana family will receive $1.7 million for poor care of a veteran suffering from PTSD who died by suicide and was under the care…