News & Legislation

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 August 2, 2021, VA published …

VA Forecasts ‘Surge’ Of New Disability Claims, Ramps Up Hiring Read More »

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 take the vaccine. The allegations …

FACT CHECK: Veterans Affairs, Pres. Biden Won’t Restrict Benefits For Unvaccinated Read More »

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 of our parents the previous …

Happy 9-11? That Time 9-11 Stopped Being Just My Birthday Read More »

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 Department of Veterans Affairs. This …

Say What? Senator Admits To VA Nominee Stall Read More »

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 health. The retired Army Maj. …

VA Acting Under Secretary For Health Steps Down Earlier Than Expected Read More »

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 Price, 56, passed away from …

Cancer Linked to Toxic Exposure Claims Life of Iraq War Veteran, Founder of Veteran Warriors Read More »

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 will now lead the agency …

Does New VA Secretary Have What It Takes? Read More »

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 executive director William Streitberger will …

Veteran Readiness And Employment Service Executive Director Departs After Historic Transformation And Improvements Read More »