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VA support program to buy up veterans’ defaulted home loans
The Department of Veterans Affairs will start buying veterans' failing mortgages to help them stay in their homes.
Record workload for VA in 2023 means more hiring in 2024
Department workers set new records in medical appointments, claims processing and veteran outreach in fiscal 2023.
Total of overdue VA disability claims balloons to almost 300,000
The number of overdue cases hasn't been that high since 2014.
Marine’s adoption of Afghan orphan could be seen as abduction, US says
The U.S. government has warned a Virginia judge that allowing a U.S. Marine to keep an Afghan war orphan risks violating international law,
Rising veteran disability claims could burn out VA staff
The Veterans Benefits Administration is on pace to set a new record this year for processing disability cases.
GOP senator blocks Biden nominee to force answers from VA
Sen. Chuck Grassley said he is upset with both VA leadership and the nominee to oversee department benefits operations.
VA benefits nominee promises more free help for veterans filing claims
Joshua Jacobs is expected to be confirmed into the post in coming weeks.
This week in Congress: A full slate of leaders for VA
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Feb. 13.
As 2 of the ‘MARSOC 3’ go on trial for homicide, the 3rd gets immunity
In a trial that started Tuesday, Gunnery Sgts. Daniel Draher and Joshua Negron are facing charges that include involuntary manslaughter.
Marine Raiders’ request to dismiss homicide charges denied by judge
Gunnery Sgts. Daniel Draher and Joshua Negron are next scheduled for a motion hearing on Sept. 27.
By Todd South
Judges hear appeal to reinstate charges against corpsman in MARSOC manslaughter case
Judges should deliver their decision in the coming weeks.
By Todd South