Victim’s family files $250M claims against Army, FAA over DC crashThey are believed to be the first legal claims over the fatal collision of a Black Hawk and a passenger jet near Ronald Reagan National Airport.3 months ago
TriWest switch sparks ‘deluge of misdirected calls,’ Health Net saysHealth Net is seeing a 200% increase in calls to their claims center, many because of problems reaching the new West Region contractor.By Karen Jowers4 months ago
VA sees rise in military sexual trauma claims, thanks to outreach workOfficials saw an 18% rise in MST-related requests last year after targeted efforts to encourage filing and reform the claims process.By Leo Shane III5 months ago
Supreme Court hears arguments on veterans benefits appeals rules The case involves how appeals panels must review denials in veteran disability cases.By Leo Shane III7 months ago
VA secretary to remain in role through end of term in JanuaryA report Tuesday suggested Denis McDonough would step down after the election, which is Nov. 5.By Nikki Wentling9 months ago
Court OKs lawsuit accusing VA of discrimination in disability claimsA federal judge rejected a government request to throw out a lawsuit accusing Veterans Affairs officials of discriminatory practices in disability claims.By Leo Shane III13 months ago