Vietnam War conscientious objector falsified Silver Star award, defrauded VAJames Lyon, 80, admitted to submitting fraudulent documents to the VA, collecting over $124,000 in disability payments.By Eve Sampson6 days ago
VA facilities struggle to staff mental health, nursing, safety positions, watchdog findsMore than half of the Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers have reported severe staffing shortages, the Office of Inspector General finds. By Patricia Kime7 days ago
Iran war has cost $38 billion, depleted two-thirds of US missile interceptors, CBO saysThe U.S. military has incurred about $38 billion in costs from combat operations against Iran, a new Congressional Budget Office analysis found.By Natalie Oliverio7 days ago
Proposed VA loan fee hike could make refinancing more expensive for some borrowersVeterans who refinance their homes through a VA-backed loan could face significantly higher fees under a proposal in Congress.By Natalie Oliverio7 days ago
OpinionShould $500M companies compete with service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses?A new SBA proposal could unintentionally weaken America's commitment to service-disabled, veteran-owned small businesses, a veterans policy expert writes.By Justin Brown12 days ago
Pentagon scraps public weapons testing reports amid oversight concernsThe Pentagon says cuts to its independent weapons testing office will save money, while critics warn they could lead to costly mistakes.By Daniel Terrill3 weeks ago