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Enrollments in VA medical care spiked after PACT Act passage last year
Department leaders say the are confident the increases won't lead to longer wait times for appointments.
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Education and Transition
NIIT helps veterans find careers in high-tech fields
The National Institute for Innovation and Technology helps veterans find careers in high-tech fields such as semiconductors and nanotechnology.
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New VA initiative helped house more than 40K vets last year
Department officials had set a goal of housing at least 38,000 veterans in need in 2022. They exceeded it.
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VA officials work to raise awareness of cemetery, burial services
Only about 20% of veterans are interred at national or state veterans cemeteries.
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Nebraska considers using veterans to help address teacher shortage
A new bill would allow qualifying veterans to teach in Nebraska, but critics say it is not the solution to the state’s teacher shortage.
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White House names latest pick to lead veterans benefits operations
If confirmed, the move will give VA confirmed officials in its top leadership spots for the first time since early 2017.
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Four more Oath Keepers, including Army vet, convicted in Jan. 6 riot
Four members of the Oath Keepers have been convicted of seditious conspiracy in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack.
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No retroactive benefits for veterans past deadline, Supreme Court says
Current law states that veterans must file paperwork in that one-year window to backdate payouts to that military separation date.
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US drops case against Marine veteran cop accused of spying for China
After gaining asylum in the U.S., Baimadajie Angwang became a Marine and served in Afghanistan before being honorably discharged.
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Woman stole VA benefits for decades after mom’s death
The woman stole nearly $500,000 by impersonating her dead mother.
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Fixing disability and retirement pay is Congress’ next big vets issue
Advocates are hopeful they can finally fix the so-called "concurrent receipt" issue this session, following legislative successes last year.
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Navy veteran scores dream job in outreach role with Commanders
Navy veteran Chris Bailey has found a new career with the Washington Commanders, serving as a liaison between the team and the military community.
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Advocates push for national veterans strategy to focus support efforts
They say more coordination is needed with Defense Department leaders to ensure troops can transition to military life smoothly.
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When VA calls, veterans listen
More than 70% of veterans approached through the department's Solid Start program talked to staffers about available programs and services.
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Marine vet who hunted al-Qaida comes to dognapped Yorkie’s rescue
Rick Machamer said he served in the Iraq War, gathering human and signals intelligence for the Marine Corps. Here's how he used his skills to find the dog.
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VA to pay for all emergency mental health care starting next week
The policy includes costs for care both inside the VA health system and for private-sector emergency visits.
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Russia releases US Navy veteran who crossed border
Russia has released a U.S. Navy veteran who apparently illegally crossed the border from Poland into the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad last year.
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Film helps renew search for first Black Navy pilot’s remains
The making of a film has reignited efforts to repatriate the remains of America’s first Black Navy pilot, who died in 1950 during the Korean War.
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