VA staff finished 2M disability claims faster than ever this yearThe department is about 15% ahead of its claims workload pace from last summer. By Leo Shane III17 hours ago
Afghanistan War Commission hears from vets as it tackles troop surgeThe commission will hold a multipanel hearing on what for many is a defining point of the war: President Barack Obama’s troop surge in late 2009.By Hope Hodge Seck2 days ago
White House taps nominees for VA’s top benefits, technology rolesKaren Brazell currently works as a senior VA advisor and would serve as the department's next Under Secretary for Benefits. By Leo Shane III7 days ago
Supreme Court ruling gives extra payouts to some combat-wounded vets The high court ruled that limits on the government's combat-related special compensation program unfairly took away support for injured vets. By Leo Shane III9 days ago
LA unrest cancels more than 600 appointments at city’s VA clinicThe Los Angeles Ambulatory Care Center has been clsoed since Monday because of ongoing security concerns related to immigration protests. By Leo Shane III12 days ago
Former VA Secretary McDonough to host town hall countering DC paradeThe Friday night discussion on veterans issues is part of a series of events from Democrats scheduled around the controversial Army parade in Washington.By Leo Shane III13 days ago
