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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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Remains of fighter pilot shot down in WWII identified
Defense Department officials say 1st Lt. Carl D. Nesbitt died when his plane was shot down during a bombing mission over Leipzig, Germany in May 1944.
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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.
-
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.
-
Woman stole VA benefits for decades after mom’s death
The woman stole nearly $500,000 by impersonating her dead mother.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
Remains of fighter pilot shot down in WWII identified
Defense Department officials say 1st Lt. Carl D. Nesbitt died when his plane was shot down during a bombing mission over Leipzig, Germany in May 1944.
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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.
-
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.
-
Woman stole VA benefits for decades after mom’s death
The woman stole nearly $500,000 by impersonating her dead mother.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
Remains of fighter pilot shot down in WWII identified
Defense Department officials say 1st Lt. Carl D. Nesbitt died when his plane was shot down during a bombing mission over Leipzig, Germany in May 1944.



