Latest "Blue Water Navy veterans" stories

VA finishes digitizing deck logs for blue water Vietnam veterans, should speed disability claims

More than 22,500 blue water veterans or survivors have received VA benefits payouts since January.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

Trump administration right to proceed cautiously with Agent Orange benefit expansion

Expanding benefits for Agent Orange exposure despite continued gaps in research sets a bad precedent, say the authors of this commentary.

By Darin Selnick and Dan Caldwell

3 years ago

Wait continues on additions to VA’s Agent Orange connected illnesses

Advocates had expected a decision two months ago, but VA officials have no timeline for action.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

VA officials push back on Congress’ blue water Navy benefits fix

House lawmakers' fix would give disability benefits to up to 90,000 veterans.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

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