Army, Navy underreported low-scoring recruits, DOD watchdog findsA Pentagon watchdog found that the Army and Navy failed to accurately calculate the number of recruits who scored low on military aptitude tests.By Eve Sampson17 hours ago
VA told companies they may be breaking law. Most are still in businessVA has told nearly 40 companies to stop charging veterans for assisting with disability benefits claims. The firms insist veterans want their help.By Leah Rosenbaum, The War Horse2 weeks ago
Submarine vets seek recognition, benefits for environmental exposureA group representing the U.S. Navy’s “Silent Service” is pressing for new research on environmental hazards in submarines.By Patricia Kime2 weeks ago
VA extends ‘legacy’ caregiver benefits through 2028 The PCAFC provides health care and monthly stipends to designated caregivers of combat veterans with a severe service-connected injury or illness.By Patricia Kime4 weeks ago
Research on veterans is broken. This tool aims to fix it.As the population of U.S. veterans becomes more diverse and vets’ needs continue to evolve, the demographic remains among the most difficult to survey.By Hope Hodge Seck7 weeks ago
Here’s how a government shutdown would affect VA servicesVeterans' health care and benefits processing won't be affected, but other services would stop during a government shutdown.By Karen Jowers3 months ago