Department of Veterans Affairs reinstates near-total ban on abortionsNew guidance from the Justice Department concluded that the VA lacks legal authority to provide the procedure — including in cases of rape or incest. By Tanya Noury19 hours ago
Ira ‘Ike’ Schab, one of last Pearl Harbor survivors, dies at 105There remain only about a dozen survivors of the 1941 surprise attack, which killed just over 2,400 troops and propelled the U.S. into World War II.8 days 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 Horse4 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 Kime4 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 Kime6 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 Seck2 months ago