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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…
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…