Happy Turkey Day
I wanted to wish you all a quick ‘Happy Turkey Day’ from DisabledVeterans.org this Thanksgiving 2021. What I am thankful for this year? Air. I…
VA Forecasts ‘Surge’ Of New Disability Claims, Ramps Up Hiring
Changes to VA presumptions for asthma, rhinitis, and sinusitis from some toxic exposures will lead to a “surge of claims” in the near future. On…
FACT CHECK: Veterans Affairs, Pres. Biden Won’t Restrict Benefits For Unvaccinated
The press secretary for the Department of Veterans Affairs denied allegations circulating that President Joe Biden will withhold benefits from veterans who choose to not…
Happy 9-11? That Time 9-11 Stopped Being Just My Birthday
There was a time when September 11 was significant only to those few of us select humans who were just a twinkle in the eyes…
Say What? Senator Admits To VA Nominee Stall
Last week, we heard an anonymous senator put a hold on confirmation votes delaying the confirmation of four individuals nominated for top slots at the…
VA Acting Under Secretary For Health Steps Down Earlier Than Expected
The Department of Veterans Affairs just announced that Richard Stone, MD, is stepping down from his role as the as the acting under secretary for…
Cancer Linked to Toxic Exposure Claims Life of Iraq War Veteran, Founder of Veteran Warriors
Cancer linked to toxic exposure in Iraq claimed the life of another Iraq War veteran this week. In an announcement from Veteran Warriors, founder Lauren…
Does New VA Secretary Have What It Takes?
On Tuesday, the newest VA Secretary was confirmed to lead the country’s second largest federal agency under President Joe Biden. A nonveteran, Secretary Denis McDonough…
Veteran Readiness And Employment Service Executive Director Departs After Historic Transformation And Improvements
There is a change happening in Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) executive leadership following historic transformations to improve the program for veterans. The recently departed…
FY2021: Veteran Readiness And Employment Subsistence Pay Increases
Many veterans using the GI Bill may be unaware they are qualified for thousands more in benefits through Veteran Readiness and Employment (Chapter 31 VR&E)….
Catstipation: Legislators Take Action To Stop Gruesome Cat Experiments At VA
Our friends at the White Coat Waste project (WCW) are at it again hitting back against VA waste of taxpayer dollars on animal experiments. But…
Veteran Readiness And Employment Quietly Launches New M28C Policy Manual Online
The Chapter 31 Veteran Readiness And Employment program, formerly Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment, quietly launched its new online M28C bible on Friday. The release comes…