VA social worker dies following shooting at rural Georgia clinic
The Veterans Affairs employee died the day after being shot by an assailant who was in the clinic for a walk-in mental health consultation.
By Patricia Kime
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House Republicans seek new strategy for passing VA policy bills
Rep. Mike Bost, R-Ill., wants to develop a “must-pass” authorization bill process for the VA similar to the legislative procedure used to approve the NDAA.
By Patricia Kime
Falling enrollment in VA’s caregiver program raises concerns
A major expansion of the stipend program is scheduled for this fall, but lawmakers worry VA officials won't be ready for it.
Plans to combat veterans suicide, boost VA benefits move ahead
House lawmakers passed a series of nine veterans-themed bills in advance of Memorial Day,
Urine sample odor that prompted evacuation of VA medical center was actually vinegar
An A for determination, perhaps, on the part of the veteran. A staggering F, however, for execution.
By J.D. Simkins
These nonprofits are teaming up to help vets struggling with financial issues — for free
The partnership allows both organizations to recommend veteran clients to each other based on their individual needs.
By Joshua Axelrod
Trump’s VA secretary says its not 2009 anymore
In this op-ed, VA Secretary Robert Wilkie says problems that affected the department have dramatically improved under the Trump administration.
By Robert Wilkie
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.
Message to VA on sexual harassment: ‘Do better’
House Veterans' Affairs Committee members said current programs aren't doing enough to end sexual harassment at VA facilities.
This week in Congress: Defense, VA nominees finally moving ahead
Military and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 13, 2019.
Big boost in VA funding could be halted by border wall funding fight
House appropriators advanced a $228 billion budget plan covering veterans programs for military construction in fiscal 2020, but immigration issues overshadow its future.
Lawsuit filed over Bible display at New Hampshire VA hospital; uproar ensues
A dispute over a Bible display at the Manchester Veterans Affairs hospital in New Hampshire is erupting into a full-fledged war, to include close-air support and vows from both sides to trample the enemy underfoot.
By Kent Miller