Latest "blue water benefits" stories

Will VA be ready to process new ‘blue water’ Vietnam veterans benefits next year?

Lawmakers worry that unforeseen problems to lead to even more delays for infirm, aging veterans.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

Benefits for ‘blue water’ veterans finalized after years-long fight

The move ends a years-long fight to get faster disability benefits for up to 90,000 Navy veterans who served in Vietnam.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

90,000 ‘blue water’ Vietnam veterans in line for disability benefits after Justice officials drop appeal

The move all but ends a years long legal fight over presumptive benefits for up to 90,000 Vietnam veterans.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

Plan for ‘blue water’ Vietnam veterans benefits on the move again

For the second time in a year, House lawmakers overwhelmingly approved a measure to give presumptive disability benefits to veterans who served on ships stationed near Vietnam.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

VA recommends dropping legal challenge over ‘blue water’ Navy veterans benefits

Federal officials have until the end of April to formally decide whether to appeal a court ruling which could grant disability benefits to more than 90,000 veterans.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

Court rules VA must pay disability benefits to ‘blue water’ Vietnam veterans

The decision could affect up to 90,000 veterans who have been petitioning VA officials for disability payouts for years.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago