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Troops booted over COVID vaccines would get jobs back under GOP plan
The legislation would also upgrade the discharge status of some individuals.
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VA officials work to raise awareness of cemetery, burial services
Only about 20% of veterans are interred at national or state veterans cemeteries.
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White House names latest pick to lead veterans benefits operations
If confirmed, the move will give VA confirmed officials in its top leadership spots for the first time since early 2017.
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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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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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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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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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House GOP demands State Dept turn over thousands of Afghanistan memos
Republicans say the information is needed right away in their investigations into missteps leading up to the U.S. military withdrawal from that country.
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Republicans eye Pentagon savings after McCarthy spending agreement
Republican defense hawks insist that Speaker McCarthy’s spending agreement won’t cut military spending, but they’re also brainstorming Pentagon savings.
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Troops booted over COVID vaccines would get jobs back under GOP plan
The legislation would also upgrade the discharge status of some individuals.
-
VA officials work to raise awareness of cemetery, burial services
Only about 20% of veterans are interred at national or state veterans cemeteries.
-
White House names latest pick to lead veterans benefits operations
If confirmed, the move will give VA confirmed officials in its top leadership spots for the first time since early 2017.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
House GOP demands State Dept turn over thousands of Afghanistan memos
Republicans say the information is needed right away in their investigations into missteps leading up to the U.S. military withdrawal from that country.
-
Republicans eye Pentagon savings after McCarthy spending agreement
Republican defense hawks insist that Speaker McCarthy’s spending agreement won’t cut military spending, but they’re also brainstorming Pentagon savings.
-
Troops booted over COVID vaccines would get jobs back under GOP plan
The legislation would also upgrade the discharge status of some individuals.
-
VA officials work to raise awareness of cemetery, burial services
Only about 20% of veterans are interred at national or state veterans cemeteries.
-
White House names latest pick to lead veterans benefits operations
If confirmed, the move will give VA confirmed officials in its top leadership spots for the first time since early 2017.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
House GOP demands State Dept turn over thousands of Afghanistan memos
Republicans say the information is needed right away in their investigations into missteps leading up to the U.S. military withdrawal from that country.
-
Republicans eye Pentagon savings after McCarthy spending agreement
Republican defense hawks insist that Speaker McCarthy’s spending agreement won’t cut military spending, but they’re also brainstorming Pentagon savings.













