VA to ease benefits rules for vets exposed to Agent Orange in the USThe move follows several years of expanded benefits for veterans who suffered toxic exposure injuries while in the military.By Leo Shane III7 weeks ago
VA eyes more medical care for vets with toxic exposure issuesOfficials will speed up portions of the PACT Act to allow enrollment of thousands of veterans into VA health care next month.By Leo Shane III8 weeks ago
Disability payouts help some vets earn more than healthy peersVeterans with low disability ratings see higher income than non-disabled peers, but individuals with significant health issues lag far behind.By Leo Shane III3 months ago
VA workers face more mandatory overtime amid record claims processingThe backlog of overdue disability claims is expected to keep rising over the next year.By Leo Shane III4 months ago
Concern about military toxic exposure injuries remains high among vetsRoughly four in 10 veterans think they may have been exposed to harmful chemicals or toxic conditions during their time in the service.By Leo Shane III4 months ago
Vets advocates hail legal fee caps for Camp Lejeune water lawsuitsJustice Department officials will enforce limits on the fees that can be charged to veterans or family members formerly stationed at the Marine Corps base.By Leo Shane III5 months ago