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After a 5-year wait, VA gets a new top medical leader
The VA’s top health care post had been unfilled since early 2017.
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House defunds VA hospital closure commission in budget plan
The $5 million for commission operations would be shifted to homeless veterans support programs instead.
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VA’s $16 billion medical records overhaul could triple in cost
A planned deployment of the system to sites in Idaho this weekend has been delayed in response to lingering problems.
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Silicon Valley offers vets career options beyond technology
Silicon Valley companies like to hire veterans — in more than just technology roles.
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Medals of Honor for soldiers who perpetrated Wounded Knee massacre may be rescinded
The Senate has not yet approved the move to rescind the 20 Medals of Honor.
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Nominee for top VA benefits job withdraws, restarting search
The nomination of Ray Jefferson to serve as undersecretary for benefits had been stalled since the spring.
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VA overhauls patient wait time website, but not policies on other medical options
The data is designed to help veterans see which VA facilities have nearby medical appointments.
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More money needed for New Mexico Navajo Code Talkers Museum
With four code talkers still alive, it is urgent to its creators to have the museum built and operating.
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Remains of World War 2 Marine to be buried in Nashville
Marine Corps Reserve Cpl. William R. Ragsdale, 23, was wounded in action in Saipan, 1944.
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New 988 suicide prevention hotline gives vets, troops an easier option for emergency care
Officials expect a spike in requests for veteran suicide prevention services even though the new hotline isn’t aimed specifically at military individuals.
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After a 5-year wait, VA gets a new top medical leader
The VA’s top health care post had been unfilled since early 2017.
-
House defunds VA hospital closure commission in budget plan
The $5 million for commission operations would be shifted to homeless veterans support programs instead.
-
VA’s $16 billion medical records overhaul could triple in cost
A planned deployment of the system to sites in Idaho this weekend has been delayed in response to lingering problems.
-
Silicon Valley offers vets career options beyond technology
Silicon Valley companies like to hire veterans — in more than just technology roles.
-
Medals of Honor for soldiers who perpetrated Wounded Knee massacre may be rescinded
The Senate has not yet approved the move to rescind the 20 Medals of Honor.
-
Nominee for top VA benefits job withdraws, restarting search
The nomination of Ray Jefferson to serve as undersecretary for benefits had been stalled since the spring.
-
VA overhauls patient wait time website, but not policies on other medical options
The data is designed to help veterans see which VA facilities have nearby medical appointments.
-
More money needed for New Mexico Navajo Code Talkers Museum
With four code talkers still alive, it is urgent to its creators to have the museum built and operating.
-
Remains of World War 2 Marine to be buried in Nashville
Marine Corps Reserve Cpl. William R. Ragsdale, 23, was wounded in action in Saipan, 1944.
-
New 988 suicide prevention hotline gives vets, troops an easier option for emergency care
Officials expect a spike in requests for veteran suicide prevention services even though the new hotline isn’t aimed specifically at military individuals.
-
After a 5-year wait, VA gets a new top medical leader
The VA’s top health care post had been unfilled since early 2017.
-
House defunds VA hospital closure commission in budget plan
The $5 million for commission operations would be shifted to homeless veterans support programs instead.
-
VA’s $16 billion medical records overhaul could triple in cost
A planned deployment of the system to sites in Idaho this weekend has been delayed in response to lingering problems.
-
Silicon Valley offers vets career options beyond technology
Silicon Valley companies like to hire veterans — in more than just technology roles.
-
Medals of Honor for soldiers who perpetrated Wounded Knee massacre may be rescinded
The Senate has not yet approved the move to rescind the 20 Medals of Honor.
-
Nominee for top VA benefits job withdraws, restarting search
The nomination of Ray Jefferson to serve as undersecretary for benefits had been stalled since the spring.
-
VA overhauls patient wait time website, but not policies on other medical options
The data is designed to help veterans see which VA facilities have nearby medical appointments.
-
More money needed for New Mexico Navajo Code Talkers Museum
With four code talkers still alive, it is urgent to its creators to have the museum built and operating.
-
Remains of World War 2 Marine to be buried in Nashville
Marine Corps Reserve Cpl. William R. Ragsdale, 23, was wounded in action in Saipan, 1944.
-
New 988 suicide prevention hotline gives vets, troops an easier option for emergency care
Officials expect a spike in requests for veteran suicide prevention services even though the new hotline isn’t aimed specifically at military individuals.



