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Veterans unemployment up again
The jobless rate among veterans in February was higher than the national mark for the first time since 2016.
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Service surgeons general voice concern about military health care reforms
During a hearing of the House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee, top military medical officers warned of Defense Health Agency growing pains.
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VA cancels winter sports clinic due to coronavirus fears
Nearly 1,000 veterans and participants were scheduled to travel to Colorado for the event later this month.
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Will VA’s medical record overhaul face more delays?
Officials recently pushed a planned initial deployment of the electronic records system back from this month to July.
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Report: VA patient in Nevada tests presumptively positive for COVID-19
Sources familiar with the most recent case told the Nevada Independent that the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System identified the patient.
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Suicide remains growing challenge for younger veterans, survey shows
The survey of IAVA members saw increases in the number of individuals who have thought about harming themselves or lost a friend to suicide.
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VA announces first veteran coronavirus case; patient hospitalized at VA Palo Alto
A California man confirmed to have COVID-19 was hospitalized at the VA Palo Alto Medical Center.
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New rules for VA caregiver stipend eligibility released, but still no start date
Currently, only veterans who served after 2001 are eligible for the monthly caregiver compensation program.
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Key legislator calls plans for big VA spending boost ‘a fantasy’
White House officials have asked for more than $240 billion next year for VA operations, programs and benefits.
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Proposed law would eliminate benefits deduction for military retirees with combat-related injuries or illnesses
The Major Richard Star Act aims to eliminate a benefits “offset” which deducts military retiree pay by the amount of VA disability compensation.
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Veterans unemployment up again
The jobless rate among veterans in February was higher than the national mark for the first time since 2016.
-
Service surgeons general voice concern about military health care reforms
During a hearing of the House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee, top military medical officers warned of Defense Health Agency growing pains.
-
VA cancels winter sports clinic due to coronavirus fears
Nearly 1,000 veterans and participants were scheduled to travel to Colorado for the event later this month.
-
Will VA’s medical record overhaul face more delays?
Officials recently pushed a planned initial deployment of the electronic records system back from this month to July.
-
Report: VA patient in Nevada tests presumptively positive for COVID-19
Sources familiar with the most recent case told the Nevada Independent that the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System identified the patient.
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Suicide remains growing challenge for younger veterans, survey shows
The survey of IAVA members saw increases in the number of individuals who have thought about harming themselves or lost a friend to suicide.
-
VA announces first veteran coronavirus case; patient hospitalized at VA Palo Alto
A California man confirmed to have COVID-19 was hospitalized at the VA Palo Alto Medical Center.
-
New rules for VA caregiver stipend eligibility released, but still no start date
Currently, only veterans who served after 2001 are eligible for the monthly caregiver compensation program.
-
Key legislator calls plans for big VA spending boost ‘a fantasy’
White House officials have asked for more than $240 billion next year for VA operations, programs and benefits.
-
Proposed law would eliminate benefits deduction for military retirees with combat-related injuries or illnesses
The Major Richard Star Act aims to eliminate a benefits “offset” which deducts military retiree pay by the amount of VA disability compensation.
-
Veterans unemployment up again
The jobless rate among veterans in February was higher than the national mark for the first time since 2016.
-
Service surgeons general voice concern about military health care reforms
During a hearing of the House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee, top military medical officers warned of Defense Health Agency growing pains.
-
VA cancels winter sports clinic due to coronavirus fears
Nearly 1,000 veterans and participants were scheduled to travel to Colorado for the event later this month.
-
Will VA’s medical record overhaul face more delays?
Officials recently pushed a planned initial deployment of the electronic records system back from this month to July.
-
Report: VA patient in Nevada tests presumptively positive for COVID-19
Sources familiar with the most recent case told the Nevada Independent that the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System identified the patient.
-
Suicide remains growing challenge for younger veterans, survey shows
The survey of IAVA members saw increases in the number of individuals who have thought about harming themselves or lost a friend to suicide.
-
VA announces first veteran coronavirus case; patient hospitalized at VA Palo Alto
A California man confirmed to have COVID-19 was hospitalized at the VA Palo Alto Medical Center.
-
New rules for VA caregiver stipend eligibility released, but still no start date
Currently, only veterans who served after 2001 are eligible for the monthly caregiver compensation program.
-
Key legislator calls plans for big VA spending boost ‘a fantasy’
White House officials have asked for more than $240 billion next year for VA operations, programs and benefits.
-
Proposed law would eliminate benefits deduction for military retirees with combat-related injuries or illnesses
The Major Richard Star Act aims to eliminate a benefits “offset” which deducts military retiree pay by the amount of VA disability compensation.



