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Pick to lead VA benefits work faces criticism over reform proposals
Several Democratic lawmakers argued nominee Karen Brazell’s non-answers about the potential for benefits eligibility changes should be disqualifying.
O’Rourke proposes new ‘war tax’ to fund veteran health care
The former Texas congressman, now seeking the Democratic presidential nomination, unveiled his proposal Monday before attending a veterans’ roundtable in Tampa, Florida, ahead of the first Democratic presidential debate in Miami on Wednesday.
7 bikers connected to Marine JarHeads motorcycle club die in crash with pickup truck
The crash in remote northern New Hampshire involved members of Marine JarHeads MC, a motorcycle club that includes Marines and their spouses, authorities said.
Making home ownership easier for war-wounded veterans
Advocates want to extend adaptive housing grants to make it easier for disabled veterans to buy a second home.
This bill would make airport security easier and ‘less intrusive’ for disabled vets
The bipartisan legislation would grant TSA PreCheck privileges to veterans who are blind or paralyzed, as well as veteran amputees.
By Natalie Gross
Thousands of veterans had education derailed when for-profit college chains abruptly closed
The vast majority of school closures have come from the for-profit sector.
By Natalie Gross
Veterans suicide prevention efforts will include more discussions on firearm safety
VA Secretary Robert Wilkie said broaching the topic is important to save more veterans lives.
Court allows a class-action lawsuit against VA for the first time
Previous attempts to force the department to respond to a large group of veterans complaints instead of individual cases failed to meet the court's standards.
Here’s how a popular form of entertainment is helping veterans deal with pain
The virtual reality experience has helped relieve pain — both physical and mental.
By Natalie Gross