Issues with GI Bill & Unemployment Benefits
The Military Times posted an article on March 14th talking about potential changes that the U.S Department of Labor wants to make to Veterans who are using their G.I Bill and access federal unemployment benefits.
VA Secretary Calls for Overhaul
Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Bob McDonald says that the appeals process is "failing veterans" and requires an overhaul.
No Cost of Living Adjustment for 2016
The 2016 cost of living adjustment (COLA) for federal benefits will be zero for 2016.
Army Draws up List of Possible Family Programs to Cut
The Army is developing a priority list to identify which of its programs can be downsized or cut.
Virginia Wounded Warriors Get New Name
The Virginia Department of Veterans Services (DVS) is pleased to announce the rebranding of the Virginia Wounded Warrior Program to Virginia Veteran and Family Support (VVFS), effective October 1, 2015.
Congress Agrees to Boost Tricare Pharmacy Co-Pays in 2016 Defense Bill
U.S. lawmakers voted on Tuesday to increase pharmacy co-pays of mostly military retirees.
Report: VA health Care Needs Total Overhaul
New report on VA healthcare shows that there must be a complete overhaul of the system or Veterans will not receive the help they deserve.
Veterans Affairs Begins Search for Veterans Outpatient Clinic in Montgomery County
Mikulski, Cardin, Van Hollen, and Leggett Announce Department of Veterans Affairs has Begun Location Search for Outpatient Clinic in Montgomery County; New Community-Based Outpatient Clinic Will Improve Access to Care […]
Medical Errors Are Up at VA Hospitals, But They’re Actually Doing Less to Figure Out Why
A report released by the Government Accountability Office has found that while VA hospitals are under growing pressure to reduce medical mistakes, the Dept. of Veterans Affairs is doing less to identify problems.
6 Women Who Fought In Direct Combat In Iraq And Afghanistan
These women served honorably and bravely in a complex war in Iraq and Afghanistan without frontlines.