MMQB: $377,342 Retro Check to Vet, Dies
VA health care quality has been at the center of media attention for the past few weeks, but few…
VA Warns Vets of GI Bill and Call Center Scam
FRAUD ALERT: Yesterday afternoon VA emailed veteran advocates about a scam some mystery company is running to fool veterans….
VA OIG Confirms Reports on Problems at Dayton VA Medical Center, Does Nothing
Yesterday, VA OIG released the results of its investigation into allegations about irregular practices at the Dayton Ohio facility….
LEAK: VA Attempts to Stoke SVA’s Curiously Warm Relations
I found the departure of Student Veterans of America (SVA) head Mike Dakduk to be a sad one after…
Is VA Dysfunctional on Purpose? I Gave My Opinion on 91.3 KBCS Radio
I think the answer is plainly, “Yes, it is dysfunctional on purpose,” just based on common sense. Something cannot…
MMQB: Military, Veteran Pay Cuts Included in CBO Report
Military pay and veterans benefits are again moving to the center of budgetary discussions. For years, some veterans advocates,…
VA Awards Virtual Blank Check to IT Contractors
In another case of, “I guess we haven’t learned from our mistakes,” VA has chosen to provide a blank…
General’s Nomination Yanked Over Sexual Assault Case
In a career-ending move, Lt. Gen. Susan Helms has put in for retirement after setting aside a sexual assault…