VA to consider medical management of symptoms in determining disability ratings
If a medication or treatment lowers a veteran's disability level, the rating will be based on the lower level, according to a new VA regulation.
By Patricia Kime
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Retired Navy officer takes helm of DOD’s military health care
Bass' top priorities include improving medical readiness and stabilizing the Military Health System.
By Karen Jowers
Parachutist at Armed Forces Bowl gets caught in wire, falls into crowd
The parachutist, who was reportedly part of a veteran parachuting group, walked off the field under their own power.
By Riley Ceder
Vietnam nears completion of militarized South China Sea outposts
Vietnam has revved up South China Sea land reclamation efforts this year, beginning construction on eight previously untouched Spratly Islands features.
By Govi Snell
Several US troops wounded in attack in Syria: Reports
The U.S. currently has hundreds of troops deployed in eastern Syria as part of a coalition fighting the Islamic State group.
Troops will see an average 4.2% boost in 2026 housing allowance
Service members will see a 4.2% bump, on average, in their monthly Basic Allowance for Housing as of Jan. 1, defense officials announced Thursday.
By Karen Jowers