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Lawmakers push for cost-of-living boost in veterans benefits next year
Legislation introduced in the Senate would guarantee a cost-of-living boost in veterans benefits in 2025.
VA study finds Paxlovid may help prevent long COVID-19 problems
The medication helped reduce the chance of long-term health complications by 25%.
VA officials confident they’re ready for the next COVID surge
Coronavirus cases among VA patients are up slightly from October 2021.
Veterans, retirees get 8.7% Social Security cost-of-living boost
The move will directly affect about 65 million Americans receiving Social Security benefits.
Vets benefits poised for biggest cost of living boost in 40 years
For a veteran receiving about $1,500 in monthly payouts, that level of increase would mean about $130 extra each month.
How Nikko Ortiz became everyone’s favorite military TikTok’er
Nikko Ortiz has nearly 3 million followers on TikTok.
By Sarah Sicard
‘Long COVID’ symptoms could mean major health problems for vets
New guidelines from VA officials warn physicians to watch closely for signs of ongoing, serious health issues.
VA extends debt collection relief until the end of 2022
Veterans facing financial hardship were facing a late September deadline to resume repayment of the debt.
Stricter social media rules for DoD officials aim to prevent snafus
For public affairs officers who also post in a private capacity, their profiles can’t indicate what they do professionally.
New vaccine may be option for troops with religious concerns
The Novavax COVID-19 vaccine may be an acceptable option for some of the service members who have sought religious exemptions from the mandatory vaccine.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press