| 单词 | VA |
| 例句 | To Scruggs’s intense disappointment, the hearings didn’t result in any significant changes in the VA’s care. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z Bizarre nightmares finally drove him to the VA for help. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z She realized she needed help and contacted the VA. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z He sought help at the VA and used therapy to cope with the depression and rage he was feeling. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z As a result, veterans obtaining care through the VA are denied effective treatment for opioid dependence. Here are 26 concrete policy steps to reduce opioid addiction and overdoses 2017-06-18T04:00:00Z The VA adopted a business-friendly license where contributions can be copyrighted. Can An Open Source Electronic Health Record Ever Be Ready For Prime-Time? 2012-08-29T13:52:36Z When you’re exploring our nation’s capital, suggests one historic-tour guide, don’t miss the chance to tour the Pentagon, explore the tucked-away Theodore Roosevelt Island—or stand in a parking garage in Arlington, VA. These Are America's Best Cities for Historic Sites 2015-07-22T04:00:00Z Levitt and I are sitting in a conference room upstairs from his lab at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center. Passing gas: A modern scientific history 2013-04-07T11:00:00Z Finally, when a nearly identical incident happened a year later, VA officials enrolled Knapp in an inpatient addiction treatment program. Addicted troops ignored 2012-09-18T18:32:00Z While women are more likely to be victims, men made up nearly 40 percent of the patients the VA treated last year for conditions connected to what it calls “military sexual trauma.” Thousands treated for sexual abuse-related injuries in military 2013-05-20T11:49:00Z Stewart even enlists a clip of Bill O’Reilly calling out Bush administration mastermind, Karl Rove, for their handling of the VA backlog. Must-see morning clip: Jon Stewart slams Americas’s 200-year history of mistreating veterans 2014-05-23T04:00:00Z Congress will have to go further, including making sure the funds are available to more fully automate the VA medical system. A sampling of editorials from around New York 2014-07-09T04:00:00Z But on Wednesday, Ingraham devoted the beginning of her show to address the study of VA patients, calling it a “shockingly irresponsible” survey and “perhaps even agenda-driven.” Fox News hosts go mum on the covid-19 drug they spent weeks promoting 2020-04-22T04:00:00Z Her mother is an occupational therapist and certified hand therapist serving veterans at the West Palm Beach, Fla., VA Medical Center. Michelle Howell, Maxwell Unterhalter 2019-10-13T04:00:00Z The ceremony took place on Jan. 5 at the San Angelo VA Clinic. Texas 98-year-old WWII veteran receives high school diploma 2022-01-19T05:00:00Z The project, “Invisible Wounds,” which took the top broadcast award at IRE this year, resulted in a nationwide review by the VA inspector general’s office; hundreds of veterans were offered new exams. The ‘I-team’ is back — and it might help save local TV news 2016-08-07T04:00:00Z Can they stop pretending this is Alexandria, VA please? ‘The Walking Dead’ Season 7, Episode 6: Hey Look, Another New Group! 2016-11-27T05:00:00Z The local clinic that serves veterans didn’t have an appointment available for another month, and the nearest VA hospital was 160 miles away. Downward spiral: how addiction decimated a Wyoming family 2017-02-23T05:00:00Z The impact can have repercussions beyond the VA health care system in terms of access to an up-to-date and low cost EHR. Can An Open Source Electronic Health Record Ever Be Ready For Prime-Time? 2012-08-29T13:52:36Z It's a phenomenal book series and I'm hoping so, so much that the film does not let the VA awesomeness down. My top 5 movie adaptations of 2013 2013-04-01T08:00:00Z Admittedly, the problem of comorbidity is a treatment challenge that still vexes even clinicians working within the military and the VA. Addicted troops ignored 2012-09-18T18:32:00Z Oh no, the vampires in VA are so, so new. My top 5 movie adaptations of 2013 2013-04-01T08:00:00Z It has now reached more than $180 billion annually and yet the VA still can’t catch up with its backlog of cases or hire doctors and nurses fast enough to meet the need. The American way of war is a budget-breaker 2017-05-12T04:00:00Z Bee has explored how the thousands of female soldiers returning from active duty are being cared for – or not – when the VA doesn’t even have diagnostic codes for conditions like cervical cancer. Samantha Bee: 'I'm the only woman stupid enough to do this job' 2016-02-08T05:00:00Z She fainted at the VA — she has a condition known as syncope, which causes temporary loss of consciousness due to a drop in blood pressure — twisting her ankle. She says she was harassed by superiors. Now she protests outside the TSA for hours. 2016-11-30T05:00:00Z He told me a complicated story that involved the VA, lawyers, doctors, and his own frustration with bureaucracy. Don’t shoot me! I’m just picking mushrooms! 2013-09-08T13:30:00Z This summer, the center staged "Romeo and Juliet" at the Japanese Garden on the grounds of the VA West Los Angeles Healthcare Center. Paul Simon lending a hand to Shakespeare Center of Los Angeles 2014-09-04T04:00:00Z Dr. Kimberly Babson, a researcher at the Palo Alto VA hospital in California, asked a group of 217 male veterans to cycle on stationary bikes while they underwent between 60 and 90 days of psychotherapy. Treating PTSD: psychologists look to the fear-reduction effects of exercise 2015-11-11T05:00:00Z It wasn’t until June 2011 that the VA began recording monthly disability claims related specifically to military sexual trauma. Thousands treated for sexual abuse-related injuries in military 2013-05-20T11:49:00Z That memo, written by a VA deputy undersecretary, listed more than a dozen “inappropriate scheduling practices” at medical facilities dating to 2008. Delays in care: VA patients waited, suffered, died 2014-05-22T04:00:00Z VA I think we are going to change and develop. The Joy of Dressing Like a Rock God 2023-01-25T05:00:00Z Considered one of the best EHRs,VistA’s creation dates back to the 1970s, when a band of programmers at VA hospitals persisted in developing the EHR, even after VA bureaucrats shut their project down. Can An Open Source Electronic Health Record Ever Be Ready For Prime-Time? 2012-08-29T13:52:36Z The VA’s records indicate that veterans seeking compensation related to military sexual trauma had about a 1 in 2 chance of getting their claim approved last year, up from about 34 percent in June 2011. Thousands treated for sexual abuse-related injuries in military 2013-05-20T11:49:00Z After two years of sobriety, Knapp was recently told that his access to a VA counselor would soon be revoked because of a lack of agency resources. Addicted troops ignored 2012-09-18T18:32:00Z Even though the VA’s statistics indicate that a greater percentage of military sexual trauma are getting benefits, lawmakers believe more action is required. Thousands treated for sexual abuse-related injuries in military 2013-05-20T11:49:00Z The VA originally opposed Pingree’s bill, saying the legislation didn’t allow for the minimal evidence “needed to maintain the integrity of the claims process.” Thousands treated for sexual abuse-related injuries in military 2013-05-20T11:49:00Z They don’t need to have reported it at the time,” said Dr. Margret Bell, a member of the VA’s military sexual trauma team. Thousands treated for sexual abuse-related injuries in military 2013-05-20T11:49:00Z Last August, the VA and the Department of Defense formed OSEHRA, opening up VistA’s code, and defining terms of collaboration. Can An Open Source Electronic Health Record Ever Be Ready For Prime-Time? 2012-08-29T13:52:36Z Thanks to a friendly wager, veteran and active-duty families staying at the VA Puget Sound Fisher House will soon be feasting on buffalo-steak dinners, courtesy of the Board of the Denver Fisher House. Could Hawks lose? Question elicits winning answers 2014-02-04T07:36:53Z His father, who is retired, practiced geriatric medicine at the Providence VA Medical Center in Rhode Island. Leah Robins, Daniel Sternberg 2020-01-19T05:00:00Z VA I think it’s something that has helped us develop our personalities as a way to empower ourselves. The Joy of Dressing Like a Rock God 2023-01-25T05:00:00Z In the future, I would drive my own car to VA appointments. “I don’t know who, or what, I’m married to anymore”: PTSD brings the war home 2015-10-04T04:00:00Z VA In the beginning I encouraged the guys to be more crazy. The Joy of Dressing Like a Rock God 2023-01-25T05:00:00Z Those figures only include soldiers who sought help through VA hospitals, suggesting the actual numbers are higher. Who’s most susceptible to PTSD? 2012-12-10T17:31:00Z He made a big impression on Dr. McClenney, 46, the deputy chief of rehabilitation and chief of audiology and speech pathology at Atlanta VA Medical Center. In Harmony for 14 Years 2021-10-01T04:00:00Z Do you have any plans to expand beyond the DC/VA area? The surprising reason why an American pizzeria imports its oven bricks from Mt. Vesuvius 2023-04-23T04:00:00Z An additional two million former military personnel have entered the VA system since the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq began. Fully half of them have already been awarded lifetime disability benefits. The American way of war is a budget-breaker 2017-05-12T04:00:00Z And on that basis Kenn Sabberton's production, which is being performed outdoors at the Japanese Garden on the grounds of the VA West Los Angeles Healthcare Center campus through July 26, gets mixed results. 'Romeo and Juliet' remains timeless, no matter the era 2014-07-15T04:00:00Z Now he wasn’t eligible for VA benefits, including money for college, health care, or VA housing loans. A Memorial Day Parade for the rest of us 2017-05-28T04:00:00Z Another way to find woodworkers who tackle projects like yours is to search on Google Images using such terms as “custom woodworking” with “Reston VA” or “custom oak table” and “Northern Virginia.” How to turn a felled tree into furniture This startling revelation led a group of VA psychologists to argue that many were not traumatized; they were morally injured. Everyone thinks "Stranger Things" Season 4 is about trauma. It’s not 2022-06-30T04:00:00Z To their credit, officials with the Pentagon and the VA are taking steps to ameliorate shortcomings in substance abuse treatment—both access and quality. Addicted troops ignored 2012-09-18T18:32:00Z Meanwhile, pending battles over budget cuts in Congress and between the presidential candidates do not bode well for the future of VA health services. Addicted troops ignored 2012-09-18T18:32:00Z Over the past two years, for example, we’ve learned from whistleblowers that insects have repeatedly infested an operating room at a VA medical center in New Hampshire. Whistleblowers walk among us. Now one has gotten in Trump’s head. 2019-10-25T04:00:00Z “VA supports the goals of the legislation, and will continue to work with Congress on the best approach to accomplish it,” Taylor said. Thousands treated for sexual abuse-related injuries in military 2013-05-20T11:49:00Z VA When we went on the Italian “X Factor” in 2017, it was a big change. The Joy of Dressing Like a Rock God 2023-01-25T05:00:00Z The VA’s initiative holds potential, by helping build a marketplace. Can An Open Source Electronic Health Record Ever Be Ready For Prime-Time? 2012-08-29T13:52:36Z The praise for Sanders for his leadership on the VA issue was bipartisan. Veterans for Bernie Sanders: Why the anti-war candidate is so beloved by former soldiers 2015-10-24T04:00:00Z Teams from the VA inspector general’s office began visiting VA facilities nationwide last week to look into appointment-scheduling practices and other issues. Delays in care: VA patients waited, suffered, died 2014-05-22T04:00:00Z So I think we have to be very vigilant about what policies we pursue and what’s happening in the VA. Former VA secretary David Shulkin: Serving your country ‘shouldn’t be this hard’ 2019-12-09T05:00:00Z VA We get a lot of proposals to make our own collections, and that would be very fun to do someday. The Joy of Dressing Like a Rock God 2023-01-25T05:00:00Z And in places from Healdsburg, CA, to Charlottesville, VA, you can pick up holiday gifts—local wines, French linens, or antique cookbooks—that you’d never find at the mall back home. These American Cities and Towns Have the Most Holiday Spirit 2014-11-26T05:00:00Z And what I have described as my frustration is that somebody who wants to take the focus away from an agency like VA makes an allegation. Former VA secretary David Shulkin: Serving your country ‘shouldn’t be this hard’ 2019-12-09T05:00:00Z He works there, as well as Bellevue Hospital and the Manhattan VA Medical Center. The Future Seen in a Cat Food Bowl 2020-06-12T04:00:00Z It was developed at VA hospitals in the 1970s by a determined band of programmers who went rogue when VA bureaucrats shut their project down. Open Source Electronic Health Records: A Cost Solution For Hospitals 2012-08-24T14:12:25Z The VA earlier this year announced plans to hire an additional 1,900 mental health counselors to tackle health problems including PTSD, depression and substance abuse among veterans. Addicted troops ignored 2012-09-18T18:32:00Z She is a clinical intern at the VA Boston Health Care System. Emily Bernstein, Alexander Broad 2019-08-11T04:00:00Z The VA came up with a special process for doing so in 2010. Thousands treated for sexual abuse-related injuries in military 2013-05-20T11:49:00Z As early as the mid-1970s, VA, formerly known as the Veterans Administration, operated regional pharmacies where prescriptions were filled and mailed to patients. Should you switch to a mail-order pharmacy? Here are the factors to consider 2019-01-07T05:00:00Z Can you talk a little about what drew you to serve your country in the VA? Former VA secretary David Shulkin: Serving your country ‘shouldn’t be this hard’ 2019-12-09T05:00:00Z Now, at the same time, I’m very optimistic about many of the things I’m seeing in the VA and the continuation of the policies that I worked hard for. Former VA secretary David Shulkin: Serving your country ‘shouldn’t be this hard’ 2019-12-09T05:00:00Z So it would be advantageous of the VA to consider alternative treatments because it would help the budget deficit. Veterans hope MDMA can cure their PTSD: “It’s hard to talk about because it’s the elephant in the room” 2015-11-11T05:00:00Z As I read the last paragraph and set the novel down, I thought about the patients in VA hospitals across the country. Review | The ‘most wounded man in the history of war’ comes home in ‘Waiting for Eden’ 2018-09-26T04:00:00Z The VA eventually adopted it, and it serves as the backbone of its 163 hospitals and 800 clinics—the single largest health care system in the U.S. Can An Open Source Electronic Health Record Ever Be Ready For Prime-Time? 2012-08-29T13:52:36Z At VA, we had about 30 political appointees, and most of these political appointees who then take on leadership roles in the organization were dedicated, focused on their jobs and did a great job. Former VA secretary David Shulkin: Serving your country ‘shouldn’t be this hard’ 2019-12-09T05:00:00Z I grew up in public housing on a VA grounds. Santorum and Romney fight their own class war in Michigan 2012-02-27T05:08:00Z And Percy isn’t talking about a trip to the VA to treat PTSD. ‘Demon Camp’: hounded by the dead and the devils of war 2014-02-19T20:12:24Z This month, after repeated recommendations by federal scientific advisory panels, Congress passed a bill directing the VA to pursue research into toxic exposures and their potential effects across generations. Reliving Agent Orange: What if casualties don’t end on the battlefield, but extend to future generations? 2016-12-31T05:00:00Z The bride’s father, who is retired, worked in East Orange, N.J., as the chief of pharmacy of the East Orange and Lyons campuses of the VA New Jersey Health Care System. Lindsay Lieberman, Isaac Kardon 2018-09-23T04:00:00Z The VA isn’t the only group that will stream a ceremony. Celebrate Veterans Day 2020 virtually with these online events 2020-11-10T05:00:00Z Unfortunately, it wasn’t a sign that anyone at Veterans Affairs was paying much attention to: Despite being sent to a VA hospital, Knapp was offered little more than a once-a-week appointment with a psychologist. Addicted troops ignored 2012-09-18T18:32:00Z So far, the worst part of the scandal involves the Phoenix VA hospital, where 40 veterans may have died while awaiting treatment. A sampling of editorials from around New York 2014-07-09T04:00:00Z Data on other types of addiction is outdated, but in 2009 the VA noted that 19% of current conflict veterans who sought mental health counseling were abusing at least one substance. Addicted troops ignored 2012-09-18T18:32:00Z But VA spokesman Josh Taylor said Thursday that there’s been a change of heart and that the VA no longer opposes the legislation. Thousands treated for sexual abuse-related injuries in military 2013-05-20T11:49:00Z A VA investigation did not link the care delay to her death, but it faulted the facility for the long wait and for failing to monitor Niccum. Delays in care: VA patients waited, suffered, died 2014-05-22T04:00:00Z “The VA is trying to save money, and I understand that, I guess,” Sharlene says. Addicted troops ignored 2012-09-18T18:32:00Z Others need ongoing care at VA outpatient clinics and hospitals. Thousands treated for sexual abuse-related injuries in military 2013-05-20T11:49:00Z I saw him live at Kings Dominion theme park, north of Ashland, VA, a couple of times when I spent college summers working there. Jimmy Buffett Does Not Live the Jimmy Buffett Lifestyle 2018-02-08T05:00:00Z The 1,700 hospitals and clinics in the VA system — the nation’s largest integrated health-care network — now handle 80 million outpatient visits a year. Delays in care: VA patients waited, suffered, died 2014-05-22T04:00:00Z You write that the VA is still “in grave danger.” Former VA secretary David Shulkin: Serving your country ‘shouldn’t be this hard’ 2019-12-09T05:00:00Z Supporters are hoping that the reporting requirements prove so cumbersome that the VA agrees to ease the evidentiary burden for the veterans. Thousands treated for sexual abuse-related injuries in military 2013-05-20T11:49:00Z VA officials stress that any veteran who claims to have suffered military sexual trauma has access to free health care. Thousands treated for sexual abuse-related injuries in military 2013-05-20T11:49:00Z Mr. Davenport’s mother retired as a manager of community geriatric care programs from the VA Puget Sound Health Care System there, and now does consulting as a licensed clinical social worker in Seattle. Scott Friesen, Alexander Davenport 2018-09-23T04:00:00Z The VA’s undersecretary for benefits, Allison Hickey, a 27-year veteran and former Air Force general, has required all workers handling disability claims to undergo sensitivity training in dealing with military sexual trauma. Thousands treated for sexual abuse-related injuries in military 2013-05-20T11:49:00Z Last year when we had the scandal at the VA, he was incredibly effective, engaged in getting the legislation passed, in getting it funded. Veterans for Bernie Sanders: Why the anti-war candidate is so beloved by former soldiers 2015-10-24T04:00:00Z There are good things that need to be recognized about our VA. Daily Rant & Rave: Thanks, VA hospital 2014-07-24T04:00:00Z "No, that doesn't make sense," said Mike, the youngest, a cardiologist at the VA hospital in Chicago. Why my father fasted on Yom Kippur: On survival, memory, and the power of a family story 2021-09-14T04:00:00Z In some parts of the country, such as Fort Harrison near Helena, Montana, VA clinician shortages are so severe that newly built clinics can’t even open. Addicted troops ignored 2012-09-18T18:32:00Z Alex didn’t want to call the VA suicide hotline because he didn’t feel comfortable having an intimate conversation about his pain on the phone. Downward spiral: how addiction decimated a Wyoming family 2017-02-23T05:00:00Z He said he was unaware of the VA study. Fox News hosts go mum on the covid-19 drug they spent weeks promoting 2020-04-22T04:00:00Z Mixed in with all the routine blood work and colonoscopy results and, later, the chest x-rays and chemotherapy orders, I found a report from a VA social worker who had examined my father for PTSD. I took my dead father to a Red Sox game 2013-03-09T15:00:00Z Well, I don’t believe that the people that were working hard to dismantle the VA and to privatize it have gone away. Former VA secretary David Shulkin: Serving your country ‘shouldn’t be this hard’ 2019-12-09T05:00:00Z About widows left to battle the VA for benefits after their husbands died of brain cancer. Reliving Agent Orange: What if casualties don’t end on the battlefield, but extend to future generations? 2016-12-31T05:00:00Z Instead, the bill says that it’s Congress’ sense that the VA should update and improve its regulations regarding military sexual trauma. Thousands treated for sexual abuse-related injuries in military 2013-05-20T11:49:00Z Lisa Lee, a medical support assistant at the VA facility in Fort Collins, Colo., said she was transferred and later put on two-week administrative leave when she objected to supervisors’ instructions to manipulate appointment times. Delays in care: VA patients waited, suffered, died 2014-05-22T04:00:00Z Yet it has been known for years the VA was severely backed up, with tens of thousands of veterans waiting months for appointments. A sampling of editorials from around New York 2014-07-09T04:00:00Z He grew up in Richmond, VA, literally on a Blacks-only playground in the late 1950s. "Citizen Ashe" gives a spry look at the evolution of a legendary tennis great on and off the court 2021-09-03T04:00:00Z She briefly goes off the rails and ends up in a VA hospital. ‘And West Is West’ review: An Air Force drone pilot hesitates to fire 2015-10-13T04:00:00Z Threats against Tampa city employees and the local VA office were also posted from the compromised account, as per Fox 13. Officials at Tampa airport investigating after mayor's Twitter account hacked, bomb threats made 2019-02-21T05:00:00Z It’s a category that, as the military and the VA admits, continues to grow. Addicted troops ignored 2012-09-18T18:32:00Z The bride’s father is a respiratory therapist at the Audie L. Murphy VA Hospital in San Antonio, and her mother is a registered nurse at University Hospital in San Antonio. Avy Villaraza, Darnell Thompson 2020-03-01T05:00:00Z Mr. Johnson, Louisiana Republican, is eyeing the first tranche of spending bills to include the military construction and VA, energy and water, transportation legislation. Speaker Johnson lands on two-step stopgap bill ahead of deadline to fund government 2023-11-11T05:00:00Z Along with housing, the VEO offers classes about financial literacy, securing VA benefits and how to get on a path toward employment and housing independence. Nonprofits making progress in tackling homelessness among veterans, but challenges remain 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z VA doctors told him they didn’t want to risk surgery to remove the shrapnel because it was too close to his sciatic nerve. 96-year-old Korean War veteran still attempting to get Purple Heart medal after 7 decades 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z “It’s a big change for us to be talking so directly about firearms,” said Matt Miller, who runs the VA’s suicide prevention efforts. Veterans are more likely than most to kill themselves with guns. Families want to keep them safe. 2023-10-31T04:00:00Z The VA is looking to force employees back into its Washington headquarters at least 50% of the time by requiring a minimum of five days in the office every 10-day pay period. Feds spent $3.3 billion on office furniture during pandemic despite telework 2023-10-03T04:00:00Z Mr. Johnson, Louisiana Republican, is eyeing the first tranche of spending bills to include the ag, military construction and VA, energy and water, transportation legislation. Speaker Johnson lands on two-step stopgap bill ahead of deadline to fund government 2023-11-11T05:00:00Z A VA case manager is helping him get those, and he’s optimistic that in a few months he’ll get to move into his own place, with the help of VEO and another local nonprofit. Nonprofits making progress in tackling homelessness among veterans, but challenges remain 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z In 2005, doctors at the VA Medical Center in Minneapolis agreed that his leg injury probably happened in combat. 96-year-old Korean War veteran still attempting to get Purple Heart medal after 7 decades 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z A representative from the VA told her that they met a soldier who had decided to end her life and went for her gun. Veterans are more likely than most to kill themselves with guns. Families want to keep them safe. 2023-10-31T04:00:00Z “We see it all the time,” said Dr. Ziyad Al-Aly, the chief of research and development at the VA St. Louis Healthcare System. COVID can disrupt your sleep 2023-09-25T04:00:00Z In particular, the VA pays out claims for veterans with disabilities. How To Check The Status Of A Va Claim 2018-02-05T05:00:00Z VA funding makes up the difference, allowing the nonprofit to reinject the money and expand. Nonprofits making progress in tackling homelessness among veterans, but challenges remain 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z If you were injured during service or developed a disease or life-altering condition, you must provide relevant evidence if you want to win your VA disability claim. How To File And Win A Veteran’S Disability Compensation Claim 2018-04-09T04:00:00Z He said he was sponsoring legislation to address veteran suicide — in community organizations outside of the VA — and asked if he could put their son’s name on it. Veterans are more likely than most to kill themselves with guns. Families want to keep them safe. 2023-10-31T04:00:00Z The VA provides many different types of assisted living options that range from short stay, long stay or in-home service. How To Apply For Veteran’S Benefits For Assisted Living 2018-04-09T04:00:00Z With this in mind, one of the most common ways in which people will come into contact with the VA is by filing a claim. How To Check The Status Of A Va Claim 2018-02-05T05:00:00Z The dishonorably discharged soldier might not receive veteran’s unemployment or financial benefits, such as VA loans or the G.I. Reasons for a Dishonorable Discharge 2018-09-19T04:00:00Z The VA also allows you to provide buddy statements to support your claim. How To File And Win A Veteran’S Disability Compensation Claim 2018-04-09T04:00:00Z Zimmerman did the things the VA had trained him to; talk about mental health treatment, use sensitive language. Veterans are more likely than most to kill themselves with guns. Families want to keep them safe. 2023-10-31T04:00:00Z The VA provides four different ways to apply for assisted living benefits: How To Apply For Veteran’S Benefits For Assisted Living 2018-04-09T04:00:00Z In a perfect world, the VA would process claims quickly, giving veterans an idea of what they can expect to receive and when the check will come in the mail. How To Check The Status Of A Va Claim 2018-02-05T05:00:00Z At another point he pressed Avallone for details on how much outreach the VA does in other parts of the county. Veterans' claims over misuse of the VA West L.A. campus may go to trial 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z You need to fully show your disability, how it’s linked to your service and why you are entitled to receive VA disability benefits. How To File And Win A Veteran’S Disability Compensation Claim 2018-04-09T04:00:00Z In its latest report, the VA found that nearly 17 veterans on average committed suicide every day in 2020. Ex-Marine Cole Lyle enlists service dogs in fight against veteran suicide 2023-09-13T04:00:00Z The first option allows you to apply online for VA healthcare at https://www.vets.gov/health-care/apply/application/introduction. How To Apply For Veteran’S Benefits For Assisted Living 2018-04-09T04:00:00Z Understanding typical and atypical claim processing times Officially speaking, the VA claims that “most” claims will be processed within six months. How To Check The Status Of A Va Claim 2018-02-05T05:00:00Z In an unusual courtroom scene, Carter instructed Avallone to call a temporary housing hotline number on a VA billboard in Skid Row. Veterans' claims over misuse of the VA West L.A. campus may go to trial 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z The state reached a $53 million agreement in 2021 to settle claims that it was negligent and contributed to more than 100 deaths at the two VA homes. US Justice Department says New Jersey failed veterans in state-run homes during COVID-19 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z “Can you talk about how the VA coordinates between healthcare providers and nonprofit organizations that train service dogs for veterans to ensure veterans who need them can receive service dogs as soon as possible?” Ex-Marine Cole Lyle enlists service dogs in fight against veteran suicide 2023-09-13T04:00:00Z To apply for VA assisted living benefits, you will need a recent tax return, Social Security numbers for you and any other dependents who qualify for benefits. How To Apply For Veteran’S Benefits For Assisted Living 2018-04-09T04:00:00Z On top of that, the VA is acting like a restaurant with too many people on its seating list. How To Check The Status Of A Va Claim 2018-02-05T05:00:00Z District Judge David O. Carter denied motions to dismiss key portions of the class-action lawsuit that seeks to declare the leases illegal and compel the VA to expeditiously provide housing for thousands of homeless veterans. Veterans' claims over misuse of the VA West L.A. campus may go to trial 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z The package, called a minibus, will include legislation to fund military construction and the VA, agriculture and the Food and Drug Administration, and Transportation, Housing and Urban Development for fiscal 2024, which begins Oct. Senate to vote on spending bills next week, Schumer reiterates bipartisanship will avoid shutdown 2023-09-06T04:00:00Z In a statement emailed to The Times, a VA spokesman touted several recent initiatives aimed at reducing veteran suicides. Post-9/11 veterans saw suicide rates soar in the years before pandemic, study finds 2023-08-28T04:00:00Z To qualify for assisted living benefits from the VA, you must meet the guidelines listed below: How To Apply For Veteran’S Benefits For Assisted Living 2018-04-09T04:00:00Z Assessing the likelihood of quick claim processing When it comes to the VA, the more complex your claims happens to be, the longer you will wait for processing. How To Check The Status Of A Va Claim 2018-02-05T05:00:00Z Carter handed out the pre-written tentative ruling following a 3½-hour hearing Monday in which, he said, arguments by lawyers representing the veterans and the VA had caused him to “rethink the entire jurisprudence.” Veterans' claims over misuse of the VA West L.A. campus may go to trial 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z VA Secretary Denis McDonough told The Associated Press in a recent interview that the department is ahead of its internal projections and is working to process veterans’ claims faster. Biden in Utah to mark anniversary of PACT Act expanding veterans benefits 2023-08-09T04:00:00Z There is no cost to the patient and veterans do not need to be enrolled in the VA system to use the benefit, the department said. Post-9/11 veterans saw suicide rates soar in the years before pandemic, study finds 2023-08-28T04:00:00Z One of the guidelines for receiving VA assisted living requires you to have not received a bad conduct, dishonorable discharge or other than honorable discharge. How To Apply For Veteran’S Benefits For Assisted Living 2018-04-09T04:00:00Z Extremely complex claims can take up to a year while the VA performs an investigation to consider whether you will receive payment and just how you should receive. How To Check The Status Of A Va Claim 2018-02-05T05:00:00Z It goes even father in its demands, asking for an order requiring the VA to provide 3,700 units of housing leased off campus. Veterans' claims over misuse of the VA West L.A. campus may go to trial 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z VA Secretary Denis McDonough told The Associated Press in a recent interview that the department is ahead of its internal projections and is working to process veterans’ claims faster. Biden in Utah to mark anniversary of PACT Act expanding veterans benefits 2023-08-09T04:00:00Z “We at VA are studying this report and will use the findings to continue to improve our suicide prevention efforts,” said Terrence Hayes, VA press secretary. Post-9/11 veterans saw suicide rates soar in the years before pandemic, study finds 2023-08-28T04:00:00Z In addition to these circumstances, the VA also offers a Character of Discharge review. How To Apply For Veteran’S Benefits For Assisted Living 2018-04-09T04:00:00Z If your claim involves serious injuries, long hospital stays or some set of circumstances that complicates the VA’s involvement, then you can expect to wait. How To Check The Status Of A Va Claim 2018-02-05T05:00:00Z “The more disabled these veterans are and the more they require accessible VA services by the VA’s own assessment, the less they are able to meaningfully access them.” Veterans' claims over misuse of the VA West L.A. campus may go to trial 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z The original cutoff date was Wednesday, but officials extended it because of technical difficulties with the VA website. Biden in Utah to mark anniversary of PACT Act expanding veterans benefits 2023-08-09T04:00:00Z “One veteran who dies by suicide will always be one too many, and ending veteran suicide is VA’s No. 1 clinical priority.” Post-9/11 veterans saw suicide rates soar in the years before pandemic, study finds 2023-08-28T04:00:00Z The VA will look at your records to determine if your time in the service was “honorable for VA purposes.” How To Apply For Veteran’S Benefits For Assisted Living 2018-04-09T04:00:00Z The VA does not give out too much information about pending claims, but you will be able to see whether it is in review. How To Check The Status Of A Va Claim 2018-02-05T05:00:00Z Several times during the hearing, Carter interjected his own deep concern over the plight of all homeless veterans including those living far from the VA on Skid Row. Veterans' claims over misuse of the VA West L.A. campus may go to trial 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z “The VA could have slow rolled it to make their job easier,” said Allison Jaslow, a former Army captain who leads the advocacy organization Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America. Veterans see historic expansion of benefits for toxic exposure as new law nears anniversary 2023-08-06T04:00:00Z “I’m shocked and disappointed that the VA is denying me and other veterans IVF benefits because we’re in same-sex marriages,” Sheffield said in a release. Veterans sue U.S. Defense and Veterans Affairs departments to get access to infertility treatments 2023-08-02T04:00:00Z The VA also allows you to apply by phone — call 1-877-222-8387 Monday through Friday between 8 AM and 8 PM EST. How To Apply For Veteran’S Benefits For Assisted Living 2018-04-09T04:00:00Z The good news for those with pending claims is that the VA has taken some steps to make it easier to check the status of a claim. How To Check The Status Of A Va Claim 2018-02-05T05:00:00Z On speakerphone to the court, the woman who answered described VA outreach there and in other parts of the city but could not allay Carter’s skepticism with any specific details. Veterans' claims over misuse of the VA West L.A. campus may go to trial 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z “The president has been very clear to us that this new law can be the largest expansion of VA benefits and care in the history of the VA,” he said. Veterans see historic expansion of benefits for toxic exposure as new law nears anniversary 2023-08-06T04:00:00Z The bill provides $317 billion for military construction projects, the VA and other related agencies. House passes first spending bill, punts other spending bills until September 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z You will need to print, fill out and mail VA Form 10-10EZ, which you can find at https://www.va.gov/vaforms/medical/pdf/1010EZ-fillable.pdf. How To Apply For Veteran’S Benefits For Assisted Living 2018-04-09T04:00:00Z The first step is registering for an eBenefits Premium account with the VA. How To Check The Status Of A Va Claim 2018-02-05T05:00:00Z District Court for the Western District of Texas, saying she “initially requested a religious accommodation, but was told by her supervisor that there was no process in place for the VA to consider her requests.” VA says accommodation for abortions always in place, but record is silent 2023-07-26T04:00:00Z The legislation authorized the VA to expand its facilities through 31 leases, and it is pursuing them in 19 states. Veterans see historic expansion of benefits for toxic exposure as new law nears anniversary 2023-08-06T04:00:00Z The rule took effect 30 days after publication, the VA said. VA does about-face, grants religious exemptions from abortion services 2023-07-24T04:00:00Z But thanks to a modest property tax that funds an innovative county program in partnership with the VA, that wait time has been cut down to a single week. The Seattle Times editorial board recommends: Approve King County Veterans and Human Services Levy | Editorial 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z This can be done right on the VA’s website by accessing the benefits tab. How To Check The Status Of A Va Claim 2018-02-05T05:00:00Z The VA did not respond to a Times’ request for comment about the lawsuit and did not contact The Times about its report on the lawsuit in December. VA says accommodation for abortions always in place, but record is silent 2023-07-26T04:00:00Z VA employees can now receive higher bonuses and more help with student loans than before. Veterans see historic expansion of benefits for toxic exposure as new law nears anniversary 2023-08-06T04:00:00Z She “initially requested a religious accommodation, but was told by her supervisor that there was no process in place for the VA to consider her requests,” the suit states. VA does about-face, grants religious exemptions from abortion services 2023-07-24T04:00:00Z The VA is methodically digitizing the center’s paper records. A fire destroyed millions of veterans’ records. 50 years later, families are still seeking answers 2023-07-11T04:00:00Z Once a person has one of these fancy premium accounts, they can log into their account through the VA’s website, clicking on the “My Benefits” tab to see more information. How To Check The Status Of A Va Claim 2018-02-05T05:00:00Z In May, The Times sought VA comment for a report about the Catholic Church’s archdiocese for the U.S. military community criticizing the agency’s new abortion policy. VA says accommodation for abortions always in place, but record is silent 2023-07-26T04:00:00Z In the past year, the VA has expanded by more than 21,000 health care workers and 4,300 employees for processing benefits. Veterans see historic expansion of benefits for toxic exposure as new law nears anniversary 2023-08-06T04:00:00Z She said she could be subject to the loss of her nursing license and “steep civil penalties” in Texas if she followed the 2022 VA rules. VA does about-face, grants religious exemptions from abortion services 2023-07-24T04:00:00Z Justin Goodman, the group’s senior vice president, said the VA had ended all cat and dog testing last year, so it was disturbing to see the experiment was approved. Lawmakers ask VA to stop ‘cruel’ experiments on cats 2023-07-11T04:00:00Z By following people who entered the VA’s homelessness services system, Metraux was able to find that the large majority of veterans stayed within the veteran service area where they became homeless. Where are King County’s homeless residents from? 2023-07-06T04:00:00Z A VA spokesman said the agency “will not be able to respond” to a request for comment, citing time constraints. VA says accommodation for abortions always in place, but record is silent 2023-07-26T04:00:00Z Bringing on a new health care worker can take several months as the VA checks backgrounds and certifications, a delay that can lead candidates to find jobs elsewhere. Veterans see historic expansion of benefits for toxic exposure as new law nears anniversary 2023-08-06T04:00:00Z First Liberty Institute said the VA will offer the exemption nationwide, seven months after Stephanie Carter, a nurse practitioner at Olin E. Teague Veterans’ Center in Temple, Texas, sued over the issue. VA does about-face, grants religious exemptions from abortion services 2023-07-24T04:00:00Z “It’s unnecessary, unacceptable and would undo so much of the progress we’ve made to stop VA cat experiments,” he said. Lawmakers ask VA to stop ‘cruel’ experiments on cats 2023-07-11T04:00:00Z Last September, the VA announced that it would provide abortions to veterans and beneficiaries if the pregnancy put their lives in danger. GOP aims to use 2024 budget to restrict abortion access across the US 2023-06-21T04:00:00Z First Liberty announced Monday that the VA will allow workers with religious objections to abortion services to opt out of such work, The Times reported. VA says accommodation for abortions always in place, but record is silent 2023-07-26T04:00:00Z Although she wishes that the VA had started providing cancer screenings earlier, she said the benefits also provide “a lot of relief.” Veterans see historic expansion of benefits for toxic exposure as new law nears anniversary 2023-08-06T04:00:00Z A VA spokesman told The Washington Times that the department “has no comment on this litigation.” VA does about-face, grants religious exemptions from abortion services 2023-07-24T04:00:00Z Mr. Mast, a combat-wounded Army veteran, and Rep. Dina Titus, Nevada Democrat, wrote a letter to the VA in April raising questions about the cats. Lawmakers ask VA to stop ‘cruel’ experiments on cats 2023-07-11T04:00:00Z In October, he wound up in a VA program in Long Beach, designed to help veterans with combat PTSD. Vets must fight bureaucratic war to get promised VA housing in L.A. 2023-06-19T04:00:00Z The VA’s announcement came weeks after the Supreme Court had rescinded a national right to abortion and returned jurisdiction on the issue to the states. VA says accommodation for abortions always in place, but record is silent 2023-07-26T04:00:00Z Beasley found the VA cumbersome and frustrating after he left military service. Veterans see historic expansion of benefits for toxic exposure as new law nears anniversary 2023-08-06T04:00:00Z The VA published in September published an “interim final rule” in the Federal Register allowing the agency to provide access to abortion counseling and provide abortions “in certain cases” to veterans and VA beneficiaries. VA does about-face, grants religious exemptions from abortion services 2023-07-24T04:00:00Z The experiment, taking place at the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center, is aimed at testing an improved prosthetic hand. Lawmakers ask VA to stop ‘cruel’ experiments on cats 2023-07-11T04:00:00Z The VA said it’s working to streamline the process, which it acknowledges can be “lengthy,” “cumbersome,” and “arduous.” Vets must fight bureaucratic war to get promised VA housing in L.A. 2023-06-19T04:00:00Z The VA said offering abortion services to its beneficiaries was “a patient safety decision,” and the rule took effect 30 days after its publication in the Federal Register. VA says accommodation for abortions always in place, but record is silent 2023-07-26T04:00:00Z “You always thought the VA was against you,” he said. Veterans see historic expansion of benefits for toxic exposure as new law nears anniversary 2023-08-06T04:00:00Z Drugs are overutilized in other veteran programs, such as those in VA hospitals, often because “they have a budget and they have to spend it,” Reichbach said. Florida center says ‘Grey Team’ technology, exercise help veterans overcome PTSD and other ailments 2023-06-10T04:00:00Z The technology could also be used to help stroke survivors and those who have had a leg amputated, the VA said. Lawmakers ask VA to stop ‘cruel’ experiments on cats 2023-07-11T04:00:00Z “So coming back here and then seeing my friends dying of alcoholism or drug addiction, and I knew that they could have gotten help at the VA.” Vets must fight bureaucratic war to get promised VA housing in L.A. 2023-06-19T04:00:00Z All the Republicans in the state’s congressional delegation have signed a letter demanding the VA remove the flag. A look at restrictions on LGBTQ+ people in the US, and the pushback 2023-06-06T04:00:00Z About 111,000 veterans who are believed to have toxic exposure have enrolled in VA health care since the law was enacted. Veterans see historic expansion of benefits for toxic exposure as new law nears anniversary 2023-08-06T04:00:00Z “They are selecting from a subgroup with less severe problems,” said Bryan, a former Air Force captain who now works with the VA. Florida center says ‘Grey Team’ technology, exercise help veterans overcome PTSD and other ailments 2023-06-10T04:00:00Z The VA said cats must be used because they are the right size. Lawmakers ask VA to stop ‘cruel’ experiments on cats 2023-07-11T04:00:00Z The VA’s new supportive housing units on the West L.A. campus come with income caps, meaning a person living in them can only make so much money. Vets must fight bureaucratic war to get promised VA housing in L.A. 2023-06-19T04:00:00Z The VA said in a statement that it’s flying the flag to show its commitment “to inclusion and as a tribute to the service and sacrifice of LGBTQ+ Veterans, their families, caregivers, and survivors.” A look at restrictions on LGBTQ+ people in the US, and the pushback 2023-06-06T04:00:00Z Implementing the legislation has proved challenging for the VA despite hiring new staff to accommodate a historic influx of claims. Veterans see historic expansion of benefits for toxic exposure as new law nears anniversary 2023-08-06T04:00:00Z On the other hand, it’s possible that Camp Lejeune trainees with Parkinson’s were overrepresented in the study because—thanks to the new government policy—they were increasingly seeking care through VA beginning in 2017. Widely used chemical strongly linked to Parkinson’s disease 2023-05-15T04:00:00Z “Only adult felines are properly sized to accommodate the Prosthetic Hand’s implanted connector and their natural behavior simulates movement and stressors on the connectors similarly to a physically active person,” the VA said. Lawmakers ask VA to stop ‘cruel’ experiments on cats 2023-07-11T04:00:00Z In the VA’s new housing on the West L.A. campus, a variety of rules govern the units. Vets must fight bureaucratic war to get promised VA housing in L.A. 2023-06-19T04:00:00Z That sounds scary, but experts caution that veterans cared for in VA hospitals hardly represent an average population. What you need to know to stay safe from COVID after the public health emergency ends 2023-05-11T04:00:00Z Despite the growing backlog, the VA has kept up its outreach efforts. Veterans see historic expansion of benefits for toxic exposure as new law nears anniversary 2023-08-06T04:00:00Z A VA spokesman said the agency “will not be able to respond” to a request for comment. Military archbishop blasts VA, DOD abortion rules as ‘unconstitutional overreach’ 2023-05-02T04:00:00Z “We are concerned that the new cat experiments you approved are not legally required, not scientifically necessary and may be at odds with federal law governing the VA’s animal research,” they said. Lawmakers ask VA to stop ‘cruel’ experiments on cats 2023-07-11T04:00:00Z If he gets work, even at minimum wage, or if the VA raises his disability pay, he could be forced out. Vets must fight bureaucratic war to get promised VA housing in L.A. 2023-06-19T04:00:00Z The GOP legislation does not cite specific cuts to the VA or its programs, but it also does not include safeguards to ensure the agency is not affected by the proposed spending decreases. Biden, Democrats move to define GOP’s debt limit on their terms with House on recess 2023-05-01T04:00:00Z “Let me repeat this again, and we’re going to repeat it several times: No cuts to the VA budget. No veteran will lose benefits. Their benefits are owed to them,” Mr. Bost said. House Republicans accuse Dems of ‘shamelessly lying’ about veterans’ benefits under debt-limit bill 2023-04-30T04:00:00Z The VA said that would translate to high backlogs and worse services for America’s veterans. White House says GOP’s bebt limit bill will nix 2k border patrol agents, 81k VA health jobs 2023-04-29T04:00:00Z The Washington Times has reached out to the VA for this story. Lawmakers ask VA to stop ‘cruel’ experiments on cats 2023-07-11T04:00:00Z For seven months Eddie Sotelo trudged from office to office, filling out stacks of forms, pestering officials — all while he was living in a filthy VA shelter with 49 other homeless veterans. Vets must fight bureaucratic war to get promised VA housing in L.A. 2023-06-19T04:00:00Z “No cuts to the VA budget. No veteran will lose benefits. Their benefits are owed to them.” Biden, Democrats move to define GOP’s debt limit on their terms with House on recess 2023-05-01T04:00:00Z Roughly 1.9 million veterans every year now receive health care, paid for by the federal government, from private doctors when a VA medical facility is too far away or has long wait times. Feds wrote $128M in duplicate checks to docs, report finds 2023-04-26T04:00:00Z In February 2022, the Education Department discontinued its “EdEquity VA” report, which included detailed data on disparities and a plan to boost Black and Hispanic student performance. Most Va. voters see equal opportunities in public schools, poll finds 2023-04-18T04:00:00Z WCW says it has learned that the VA has not yet purchased the cats to carry out the research, but the grant that the experiment would be part of was just renewed. Lawmakers ask VA to stop ‘cruel’ experiments on cats 2023-07-11T04:00:00Z A Bridge Home, which has had problems for years, is what the VA calls “transitional housing.” Vets must fight bureaucratic war to get promised VA housing in L.A. 2023-06-19T04:00:00Z The policy would allow the VA to provide access to abortion counseling and also some abortions if the life or health of the parent would be endangered if the pregnancy were carried to term. Republican effort to undo VA abortion rule fails in Senate 2023-04-19T04:00:00Z The HHS OIG’s audit examined $19.2 billion Medicare payments for 36 million claims for individuals who enrolled in Medicare and were eligible for VA services. Feds wrote $128M in duplicate checks to docs, report finds 2023-04-26T04:00:00Z Sen. Tommy Tuberville, Alabama Republican and a lead sponsor of the measure, said the VA’s policy is illegal because Congress has long blocked the use of federal funds to pay for abortions. Senate GOP fails to block Biden’s taxpayer-funded abortions at Veterans Administration 2023-04-19T04:00:00Z The group said that after public pressure, the VA conducted no cat experiments in 2022 at its labs in Los Angeles, Louisville and Cleveland. Lawmakers ask VA to stop ‘cruel’ experiments on cats 2023-07-11T04:00:00Z The VA is finally making progress on building housing on its West L.A. campus for homeless veterans, but it could still go faster. Vets must fight bureaucratic war to get promised VA housing in L.A. 2023-06-19T04:00:00Z Tuberville said that allowing abortion at VA medical facilities “is illegal and wrong,” and that the rule does not provide enough protections for doctors and nurses with religious objections. Republican effort to undo VA abortion rule fails in Senate 2023-04-19T04:00:00Z In 2020, Congress passed legislation that imposed stricter requirements on schools seeking approval to access VA educational assistance and gave the state approving agencies more power to assess them. These veterans' student loans are gone, but so are their GI Bill benefits. How that could change 2023-04-17T04:00:00Z The VA has provided 34 abortions since September, and the agency estimated that the policy will cost taxpayers about $2.1 million in the first year. Senate GOP fails to block Biden’s taxpayer-funded abortions at Veterans Administration 2023-04-19T04:00:00Z The solutions proposed — updating the VA disability rating system, limiting payments for higher-earning veterans and taxing benefits — are not only politically untenable; they’re also insultingly tone-deaf. Opinion | This is the true cost of America’s wars 2023-04-10T04:00:00Z "Part of what we're recruiting individuals into is a lifetime of a social contract, and VA is at the other end of that," she said. "That's f**king corruption!": Jon Stewart corners top Pentagon official in epic confrontation 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z The VA rating schedule needs to be amended to reflect what we now know about disabilities and how the symptoms impact employment. Opinion | Readers respond: Don’t touch veterans’ disability benefits 2023-04-06T04:00:00Z Tester, who sponsored the legislation, did not criticize the VA decision. Perspective | VA no longer uses Trump-era law allowing officials to fire feds faster 2023-04-07T04:00:00Z The White House said the VA policy “was a direct response to abortion restrictions that were creating serious risks to the life and health of our nation’s veterans.” Senate GOP fails to block Biden’s taxpayer-funded abortions at Veterans Administration 2023-04-19T04:00:00Z There are fraudsters, but those cases are infinitesimal when compared with legitimate claims; VA constantly reevaluates claimants for accuracy and often catches these infractions. Opinion | This is the true cost of America’s wars 2023-04-10T04:00:00Z A number of K2 veterans had said the VA wasn’t covering their medical costs. Lawsuit seeks records of toxic exposures at Uzbek air base 2023-04-03T04:00:00Z The National Institutes of Health has found that female and male veterans with 100 percent VA ratings have 22 percent and 11 percent diminished life expectancies, respectively. Opinion | Readers respond: Don’t touch veterans’ disability benefits 2023-04-06T04:00:00Z During the Office’s first two years, it acted contrary to its authority, while it “simultaneously floundered in its mission to protect whistleblowers …” the VA inspector general reported in 2019. Perspective | VA no longer uses Trump-era law allowing officials to fire feds faster 2023-04-07T04:00:00Z Ms. Murkowski told Military.com she opposed the resolution because she believed the VA policy as drafted did conform to the guidelines in the Hyde Amendment. Senate GOP fails to block Biden’s taxpayer-funded abortions at Veterans Administration 2023-04-19T04:00:00Z Those veterans are also using VA medical services at unprecedented rates, yet they often need to wait weeks to access much-needed care. Former soldiers without a future: America’s remarkable unwillingness to support its veterans 2023-03-31T04:00:00Z She said the VA eventually referred her to a doctor outside the system, and her complaint remained unresolved. For trans people, medical visits can be more traumatizing than healing She could seek care at a VA medical facility, she says she was told, in 90 days. These women survived combat. Then they had to fight for health care. 2023-03-27T04:00:00Z The VA said it is continuing to build on 17 improvements recommended by the inspector general. Perspective | VA no longer uses Trump-era law allowing officials to fire feds faster 2023-04-07T04:00:00Z A lawsuit in federal court in Texas is also seeking to overturn the VA policy. Senate GOP fails to block Biden’s taxpayer-funded abortions at Veterans Administration 2023-04-19T04:00:00Z More than three months ago, I called the provider services department of the VA's Community Care Network. Former soldiers without a future: America’s remarkable unwillingness to support its veterans 2023-03-31T04:00:00Z She lost a race for a House seat, then served in the Obama administration’s VA. Analysis | ‘A horrible vote’: Congress revisits one of its gravest mistakes, the Iraq War 2023-03-25T04:00:00Z Not knowing whether she’d been exposed to any harmful chemicals that could put her pregnancy at risk, the prospect of delay scared her and she never pursued VA care. These women survived combat. Then they had to fight for health care. 2023-03-27T04:00:00Z “The decision to cease using the authority …” a VA statement said, “to take actions against employees does not impact actions previously taken under the 714 authority.” Perspective | VA no longer uses Trump-era law allowing officials to fire feds faster 2023-04-07T04:00:00Z Stephanie Carter, a VA employee and a Christian nurse practitioner, says that being asked to administer abortions in cases other than to protect the life of the pregnant patient violates her “sincerely held religious beliefs.” Senate GOP fails to block Biden’s taxpayer-funded abortions at Veterans Administration 2023-04-19T04:00:00Z It contracts with non-military healthcare givers so that veterans can seek services outside of VA facilities if they choose to do so. Former soldiers without a future: America’s remarkable unwillingness to support its veterans 2023-03-31T04:00:00Z The Department of Veterans Affairs quickly removed a metal cross incorporating emblems of the military branches from public display in its Austin, Texas, VA Clinic roughly 90 minutes after a watchdog group raised a complaint. Texas VA clinic removes ‘Remember Our Veterans’ metal cross after watchdog complains 2023-03-20T04:00:00Z “With the VA, that’s supposed to be your community and your community of health care professionals, who are supposed to be subject matter experts on you, as a member of the patient population.” These women survived combat. Then they had to fight for health care. 2023-03-27T04:00:00Z “This is one of the largest reforms to the VA in its history,” Trump said during a June 2017 White House East Room signing ceremony. Perspective | VA no longer uses Trump-era law allowing officials to fire feds faster 2023-04-07T04:00:00Z “Whenever any veteran, family member, caregiver, or survivor walks by a VA facility, we want them to see themselves in the mission statement on the outside of the building,” VA Secretary Denis McDonough said. Veterans Affairs changes motto to include gender-inclusive language 2023-03-20T04:00:00Z No such entry point exists in my regional VA system — and mind you, I live just a stone's throw from the Pentagon. Former soldiers without a future: America’s remarkable unwillingness to support its veterans 2023-03-31T04:00:00Z “It’s excellent that the VA took this down within 90 minutes of the demand,” Mr. Weinstein said in a telephone interview. Texas VA clinic removes ‘Remember Our Veterans’ metal cross after watchdog complains 2023-03-20T04:00:00Z An investigation was started after the Providence nonprofit the HunterSeven Foundation, which helps sick veterans, contacted the Providence VA because they were suspicious of Cavanaugh when she requested assistance from them. Woman who pretended to be sick Marine gets nearly 6 years 2023-03-14T04:00:00Z The act “was used to relieve thousands of VA employees” of their jobs during the Trump administration, VA Secretary Denis McDonough told a House Veterans Affairs Committee hearing two weeks ago. Perspective | VA no longer uses Trump-era law allowing officials to fire feds faster 2023-04-07T04:00:00Z The change comes after years of lobbying by Democratic lawmakers and veterans advocates, in addition to VA interviews with 30,000 veterans in recent years. Veterans Affairs changes motto to include gender-inclusive language 2023-03-20T04:00:00Z "I spent years working with the VA to have my illnesses certified as related to the Pentagon to no avail," he said. Never forget? 9/11 heroes are still fighting for health care after years of government lies 2023-03-01T05:00:00Z “They’re so far behind. So, you know, it’s hard to argue that teleworking has helped the VA or the IRS or the Social Security.” Emboldened by its majority, House GOP turns up heat on federal workers 2023-02-27T05:00:00Z Then, after your last REM cycle, you wake up rested and alert, said Dr. Indira Gurubhagavatula, a sleep specialist at Penn Medicine and associate professor of medicine at the VA Medical Center in Philadelphia. REM Sleep Is Magical. Here’s What the Experts Know. 2023-02-27T05:00:00Z But a number of administrative and judicial decisions against the department, he told reporters, meant VA officials spent so much time defending the law that it interfered with other work. Perspective | VA no longer uses Trump-era law allowing officials to fire feds faster 2023-04-07T04:00:00Z The current motto is posted in roughly half of VA’s facilities, according to the agency. Veterans Affairs changes motto to include gender-inclusive language 2023-03-20T04:00:00Z She said Hult’s combined monthly income from a pension, Social Security and VA benefits is roughly $2,500, but the majority of that goes to live-in helpers, even though Hult is on his own sometimes. Column: 'This is crazy': A 102-year-old WWII vet gets a $526 gas bill on top of crippling home-care costs 2023-02-22T05:00:00Z According to the VA, more than 19 million gallons of various herbicides and defoliation chemicals were used during the war. Lawmakers introduce resolution to give formal apology for treatment of Vietnam vets 2023-02-17T05:00:00Z ProPublica reached out to the VA to ask whether any patients had been harmed. Biggest medical device company allegedly "groomed" doctors to unnecessarily overuse their products 2023-02-16T05:00:00Z “As a result of these recent decisions, VA is currently unable to utilize Section 714 for a large portion of its workforce,” McDonough wrote in a letter to Tester. Perspective | VA no longer uses Trump-era law allowing officials to fire feds faster 2023-04-07T04:00:00Z The Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America is among those who have lobbied the VA. Veterans Affairs changes motto to include gender-inclusive language 2023-03-20T04:00:00Z In most cases, elderly veterans were targeted by phone scammers warning of impending issues with their VA benefits. Senators introduce bill to help military veterans ripped off by scammers 2023-02-03T05:00:00Z A Department of Veterans Affairs regional office concluded the illness was connected to the accident and granted him benefits effective on the day the VA received his claim. Supreme Court issues first opinion of the term, rules against Navy veteran on disability benefits 2023-01-23T05:00:00Z So far, the VA's investigation has found no "quality of care issues," he said, and the investigation will continue "until every Veteran's case has been reviewed." Biggest medical device company allegedly "groomed" doctors to unnecessarily overuse their products 2023-02-16T05:00:00Z Her daughter, Irene Ferrin, never reported the death and spent the ensuing decades forging her mother’s signature to keep the VA benefits flowing. Woman stole nearly 50 years of VA benefits by pretending to be her dead mother 2023-01-23T05:00:00Z “Calling for a change to the VA’s motto was also always about more than words,” Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America CEO Allison Jaslow said. Veterans Affairs changes motto to include gender-inclusive language 2023-03-20T04:00:00Z In 2015 settlement of a lawsuit filed by veterans groups, the VA agreed to build thousands of units of housing and ensure that the stadium and athletic field are used primarily for veterans. Veterans claim anti-vet bias in Metro’s choice of muralist for a new VA station 2023-01-18T05:00:00Z The court reasoned that the VA applied the default rule, which awards benefits on the day the VA receives the request. Supreme Court issues first opinion of the term, rules against Navy veteran on disability benefits 2023-01-23T05:00:00Z Hospital leaders had been scrutinizing the use of these procedures at the Dole VA for years. Biggest medical device company allegedly "groomed" doctors to unnecessarily overuse their products 2023-02-16T05:00:00Z On at least seven occasions Ferrin lied to the VA to keep the benefits flowing. Woman stole nearly 50 years of VA benefits by pretending to be her dead mother 2023-01-23T05:00:00Z The Archbishop Carroll senior arrived at the VA Showcase in Virginia Beach on Friday thinking it would be a good opportunity to warm up for the rest of the season. Nyckoles Harbor clocks nation’s top time in his first run of the season 2023-01-17T05:00:00Z But a new lawsuit pending in federal court alleges that the VA has failed to meet its promises. Veterans claim anti-vet bias in Metro’s choice of muralist for a new VA station 2023-01-18T05:00:00Z Several years later, Sherin left for a similar post at the Miami VA and served as vice chair for the University of Miami psychiatry department. Long after L.A.'s mental health chief quit, pressures he faced still shape the agency 2023-01-11T05:00:00Z While the longtime hospital administrator was poring over the finances, he was alarmed to discover that the relatively small Dole VA had one of the most expensive cardiac programs in the country. Biggest medical device company allegedly "groomed" doctors to unnecessarily overuse their products 2023-02-16T05:00:00Z She vowed to accompany him to his VA assessment to increase the odds of that happening. Perspective | A special gift for her birthday: A new apartment for someone else 2023-01-05T05:00:00Z Three years later, she stands 6-foot-3 and dominates as an outside hitter both for her high school team and her club, VA Juniors. Alexis Ewing, with a big game and notable name, capitalizes on NIL 2022-12-28T05:00:00Z “Back in 2019. I remember a bunch getting up in arms—the VA cutting down trees. They found out the Metro station was coming.” Veterans claim anti-vet bias in Metro’s choice of muralist for a new VA station 2023-01-18T05:00:00Z VA as an advisor on developing a master plan for the campus and ending veteran homelessness. Long after L.A.'s mental health chief quit, pressures he faced still shape the agency 2023-01-11T05:00:00Z "We were more expensive than, I believe it was, the top 10 hospitals in the VA combined," he said. Biggest medical device company allegedly "groomed" doctors to unnecessarily overuse their products 2023-02-16T05:00:00Z The VA is proposing to cut its reimbursement rate for emergency air medical services, which could put veterans’ lives at risk. Opinion | If adopted, VA proposal would put veterans’ lives at risk 2022-12-23T05:00:00Z The body of work on the veterans, “CNN Investigative Reports: Crisis at the VA,” earned a Peabody Award, one of the most prestigious recognitions in television and radio, in 2014. Drew Griffin, CNN Investigative Journalist, Dies at 60 2022-12-19T05:00:00Z The VA, he said, in recent history viewed the campus as the center of healthcare operations. Veterans claim anti-vet bias in Metro’s choice of muralist for a new VA station 2023-01-18T05:00:00Z For example, Thomas H. Buffington, the veteran who challenged the VA’s interpretation of disability benefits, won’t get the assistance Congress might have intended. Justice Gorsuch’s white whale: Supreme Court has new chance to consider agencies’ power 2022-12-19T05:00:00Z Ament enlisted experts from other VA hospitals to help his team investigate, including an administrative officer who could understand finances and a respected interventional radiologist who could examine records. Biggest medical device company allegedly "groomed" doctors to unnecessarily overuse their products 2023-02-16T05:00:00Z That’s why I am calling on the VA to delay making any cuts to its reimbursement rate. Opinion | If adopted, VA proposal would put veterans’ lives at risk 2022-12-23T05:00:00Z After initially restricting coverage, the VA recently broadened its eligibility. ALS patients contend with $158K price tag on new drug 2022-12-18T05:00:00Z A nurse practitioner has filed a federal lawsuit against a Veterans Affairs center in Texas, saying the Biden administration’s new rule authorizing abortion services at VA facilities violates her religious liberty. Texas nurse sues VA over abortion provision rule, wants religious exemption 2022-12-15T05:00:00Z “This is yet another piece of evidence that long covid can be fatal,” said Ziyad Al-Aly, a clinical epidemiologist at Washington University and chief of research and development at VA St. Louis Health Care System. Long covid can be deadly, CDC study finds 2022-12-14T05:00:00Z According to internal VA documents released through the whistleblower suit, the review found a number of clinical failings: Evidence-based medicine had not been followed in the majority of cases reviewed. Biggest medical device company allegedly "groomed" doctors to unnecessarily overuse their products 2023-02-16T05:00:00Z The law expands eligibility for VA health care for veterans exposed to toxins and adds new presumptive conditions for burn pits and other toxic exposures. Biden to participate in town hall on veteran burn pit exposure 2022-12-14T05:00:00Z “I 100 percent think there’s a political dimension to this,” says Haider Warraich, associate director of the Heart Failure Program at the VA Boston Healthcare System and an associate physician at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. People in Rural Areas Die at Higher Rates Than Those in Urban Areas 2022-12-14T05:00:00Z “The VA should be focused on caring for the men and women who bravely served to protect our country, not on performing illegal abortions.” Texas nurse sues VA over abortion provision rule, wants religious exemption 2022-12-15T05:00:00Z When a dizzy Gollyhorn had trouble standing on his own Monday morning, his son took him to Seattle’s VA Medical Center on Beacon Hill. Dealing with the flu or a cold? You’re not alone. Here’s what we know 2022-12-05T05:00:00Z The VA did not respond to ProPublica's questions about the rise in amputations or whether it was due to complications from the procedures. Biggest medical device company allegedly "groomed" doctors to unnecessarily overuse their products 2023-02-16T05:00:00Z Cammermeyer became a neuro-oncology specialist at the VA Medical Center in San Francisco and transferred to an Army Reserve hospital there. Catching up with Margarethe Cammermeyer on 10th anniversary of marriage equality in WA 2022-12-02T05:00:00Z Other VA benefits are substantial, helping pay for college tuition and setting favorable interest rates for government-backed home loans, most of which are secured with no down payment. Racial discrimination by Veterans Affairs spans decades, lawsuit says 2022-11-28T05:00:00Z She also could face “steep civil penalties” and the loss of her nursing license if she follows the VA’s rule. Texas nurse sues VA over abortion provision rule, wants religious exemption 2022-12-15T05:00:00Z Although VA psychiatrist Jonathan Shay coined the term “moral injury” in the 1990s, the phenomenon predates its naming by millennia. Moral Injury Is an Invisible Epidemic That Affects Millions 2022-11-21T05:00:00Z It is unclear whether VA representatives informed the patients whose records were reviewed about their findings. Biggest medical device company allegedly "groomed" doctors to unnecessarily overuse their products 2023-02-16T05:00:00Z Among 34,000 Veterans Administration nurses nationwide, she was chosen VA National Nurse of the Year. Catching up with Margarethe Cammermeyer on 10th anniversary of marriage equality in WA 2022-12-02T05:00:00Z A separate study, overseen by the Connecticut Veterans Legal Center, concluded that Black veterans disproportionately receive more punitive discharges from the service, curtailing their access to VA support. Racial discrimination by Veterans Affairs spans decades, lawsuit says 2022-11-28T05:00:00Z It is often assumed that the health care needs of America’s military community are being met within government systems such as the VA. Give thanks to veterans by supporting mental health care 2022-11-18T05:00:00Z Earlier this year Litz wrapped up a 173-person clinical trial of adaptive disclosure at VA sites in Boston, Minneapolis, San Diego, San Francisco and central Texas. Moral Injury Is an Invisible Epidemic That Affects Millions 2022-11-21T05:00:00Z The VA says that if its ongoing review finds instances of substandard care, it will reach out to affected patients and inform them about possible complications and benefits they may be entitled to. Biggest medical device company allegedly "groomed" doctors to unnecessarily overuse their products 2023-02-16T05:00:00Z Awards and promotions couldn’t offset how much she missed her sons, and she accepted a job as a night-duty staff nurse at the American Lake VA Medical Center in Tacoma. Catching up with Margarethe Cammermeyer on 10th anniversary of marriage equality in WA 2022-12-02T05:00:00Z VA produced the benefits data cited in the lawsuit following a complaint in federal court by the National Veterans Council for Legal Redress and the Black Veterans Project. Racial discrimination by Veterans Affairs spans decades, lawsuit says 2022-11-28T05:00:00Z However, many veterans who choose to access services in the community outside of the VA find they are ineligible for care due to a dishonorable discharge. Give thanks to veterans by supporting mental health care 2022-11-18T05:00:00Z Informed of the coming lawsuit, Christy Hagen, deputy director in the agency’s Los Angeles regional public affairs office, said the VA had not received the complaint and did not generally comment on litigation. Lawsuit seeks to speed housing on the West Los Angeles Veterans Affairs campus 2022-11-16T05:00:00Z In 2018, Ament turned over his findings to the criminal division of the VA's Office of Inspector General. Biggest medical device company allegedly "groomed" doctors to unnecessarily overuse their products 2023-02-16T05:00:00Z Consistent with President Biden’s equity emphasis in federal programs, VA recognizes the racial bias and pledges to rectify it. Perspective | Racism led to lower benefits for Black veterans, studies find 2022-11-11T05:00:00Z Brookshire said VA’s leaders have been unwilling to have the “difficult conversation” about racial bias. Racial discrimination by Veterans Affairs spans decades, lawsuit says 2022-11-28T05:00:00Z Ms. Harris said the VA has made progress in clearing a backlog of claims for health care and hailed a bipartisan effort to help veterans who were exposed to toxic burn pits while serving abroad. VP Harris hails ‘the best of America’ at Veterans Day ceremony 2022-11-11T05:00:00Z “There wouldn’t be anything the VA would have to say on anything we haven’t seen,” she said. Lawsuit seeks to speed housing on the West Los Angeles Veterans Affairs campus 2022-11-16T05:00:00Z This kind of relationship could violate VA policy, which forbids federal employees from receiving any gifts, including meals, from people who do business or seek to do business with a federal institution. Biggest medical device company allegedly "groomed" doctors to unnecessarily overuse their products 2023-02-16T05:00:00Z The legislation says VA “denied African Americans access to educational benefits at certain universities” and “adopted the Federal Housing Administration’s racial exclusion programs, also known as redlining.” Perspective | Racism led to lower benefits for Black veterans, studies find 2022-11-11T05:00:00Z Monk said he did not understand the gravity of that decision until VA denied him home loans and access to education through the GI Bill. Racial discrimination by Veterans Affairs spans decades, lawsuit says 2022-11-28T05:00:00Z Al-Aly said his research began as a way to answer questions asked by patients he saw at the VA in spring 2022 as the omicron variant surged. Repeat coronavirus infections can still be dangerous, study suggests 2022-11-10T05:00:00Z County sheriff’s deputies cleared an encampment outside the Veterans Administration complex near Brentwood after the VA promised to find housing for the veterans living there. Lawsuit seeks to speed housing on the West Los Angeles Veterans Affairs campus 2022-11-16T05:00:00Z The VA OIG would not confirm or deny whether it was continuing to investigate kickbacks at the facility. Biggest medical device company allegedly "groomed" doctors to unnecessarily overuse their products 2023-02-16T05:00:00Z “Veterans are the keepers of the national ethos in so many ways,” Mr. McDonough told a VA town hall meeting focusing heavily on veterans’ health issues this week. Finding jobs for military spouses remains a challenge for Pentagon leaders 2022-11-10T05:00:00Z “I was angry at VA for denying me services even though I fought in Vietnam honorably,” he said. Racial discrimination by Veterans Affairs spans decades, lawsuit says 2022-11-28T05:00:00Z The paper, published Thursday in the journal Nature Medicine, involves an analysis of electronic medical records in the VA’s national health-care database. Repeat coronavirus infections can still be dangerous, study suggests 2022-11-10T05:00:00Z He has been treated at the VA for mental illness and anger issues while living in the former homeless encampment just outside the VA grounds on San Vicente Boulevard, the lawsuit said. Lawsuit seeks to speed housing on the West Los Angeles Veterans Affairs campus 2022-11-16T05:00:00Z The VA did not directly answer ProPublica's questions about kickbacks at the Dole VA, but it said that every employee must complete an annual ethics training, which covers gift rules. Biggest medical device company allegedly "groomed" doctors to unnecessarily overuse their products 2023-02-16T05:00:00Z Veterans who lived at Fort Ord and have since tried to get medical care or disability benefits through the VA based on their cancers have repeatedly been denied. CDC to conduct health study at polluted former Army base 2022-11-09T05:00:00Z Monk tried to resolve the issue through an administrative claim in February, but VA did not respond, the legal clinic said, prompting the lawsuit. Racial discrimination by Veterans Affairs spans decades, lawsuit says 2022-11-28T05:00:00Z The new study, funded by VA, was released online as a preprint, meaning it has not yet been peer reviewed as is standard protocol for academic journals. Paxlovid may reduce long covid risk for some patients, VA study finds 2022-11-07T05:00:00Z The lawsuit alleges that the VA has for decades neglected the mental health of thousands of veterans by maintaining a service system that they cannot access because they do not have housing. Lawsuit seeks to speed housing on the West Los Angeles Veterans Affairs campus 2022-11-16T05:00:00Z VA employees and doctors named in the suit declined to comment or did not respond to ProPublica's questions about the alleged kickbacks and whether sales representatives may have influenced veterans' treatment plans. Biggest medical device company allegedly "groomed" doctors to unnecessarily overuse their products 2023-02-16T05:00:00Z Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit upheld the VA's decision, finding that the department's regulation was entitled to deference under the 1984 Supreme Court ruling, Chevron v. Supreme Court rebuffs U.S. veteran's disability case, one conservative justice dissenting 2022-11-07T05:00:00Z “VA leaders knew or should have known and negligently failed to redress.” Racial discrimination by Veterans Affairs spans decades, lawsuit says 2022-11-28T05:00:00Z The VA study adds a third approach, he said. Pfizer’s Paxlovid antiviral drug lowered risk of long COVID symptoms in study 2022-11-06T04:00:00Z The lawsuit also seeks to require the VA to ensure that portions of the campus currently leased to UCLA, nearby Brentwood School, a parking lot company and an oil-drilling company are used primarily for veterans. Lawsuit seeks to speed housing on the West Los Angeles Veterans Affairs campus 2022-11-16T05:00:00Z As the texting continued, her colleague replied, "U are going to want to start going to the VA all the time." Biggest medical device company allegedly "groomed" doctors to unnecessarily overuse their products 2023-02-16T05:00:00Z The Federal Circuit said federal law "is silent regarding the effective date for recommencing benefits when a disabled veteran leaves active service," and that the VA's rule was "a reasonable gap-filling regulation." Supreme Court rebuffs U.S. veteran's disability case, one conservative justice dissenting 2022-11-07T05:00:00Z VA also administers home loans and education assistance for qualifying veterans, and racial disparities also exist in those categories, according to recent studies and legislation pending in Congress. Racial discrimination by Veterans Affairs spans decades, lawsuit says 2022-11-28T05:00:00Z The latest study analyzed electronic health records of users of the VA network, the largest integrated health-care system in the U.S. Pfizer’s Paxlovid antiviral drug lowered risk of long COVID symptoms in study 2022-11-06T04:00:00Z A 2021 VA Office of Inspector General report found that several of those leases were out of compliance with the VA’s legal obligation to use the land to “principally benefit veterans and their families.” Lawsuit seeks to speed housing on the West Los Angeles Veterans Affairs campus 2022-11-16T05:00:00Z “One veteran experiencing homelessness will always be one too many, but the … count shows that we are making real progress in the fight to end veteran homelessness,” VA Secretary Denis McDonough said. Tally of homeless veterans fell 11%, biggest drop in 5 years 2022-11-03T04:00:00Z The program has grown so quickly in part because of the built-in reach of VA, with more than 100 clinics participating. A VA biobank is the largest source of genetic data on Black Americans 2022-10-29T04:00:00Z VA press secretary Terrence Hayes did not address the lawsuit but said in a statement that the agency is working to combat “institutional racism.” Racial discrimination by Veterans Affairs spans decades, lawsuit says 2022-11-28T05:00:00Z Now, the developing VA medical record system, already bloated by outsize costs, has been delayed until June 2023. Blind to problems: How VA’s electronic record system shuts out visually impaired patients 2022-10-29T04:00:00Z The lawsuit builds on promises the VA made in settling a 2011 case brought by 10 veterans with severe disabilities. Lawsuit seeks to speed housing on the West Los Angeles Veterans Affairs campus 2022-11-16T05:00:00Z The Biden administration credited its efforts to reduce veteran homelessness with help from the $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package, which boosted the VA’s homeless programs and expanded rental aid and other support for veterans’ families. Tally of homeless veterans fell 11%, biggest drop in 5 years 2022-11-03T04:00:00Z A VA statement said recent declines are reflective “of fundamental truths: suicide is preventable; suicide prevention requires a public health approach that includes and moves beyond the individual and pathology into the communal and population.” Perspective | Veterans’ suicides decline but remain ‘unfathomable and unacceptable’ 2022-10-06T04:00:00Z “Throughout history, there have been unacceptable disparities in both VA benefits decisions and military discharge status due to racism, which have wrongly left Black veterans without access to VA care and benefits,” Hayes said. Racial discrimination by Veterans Affairs spans decades, lawsuit says 2022-11-28T05:00:00Z "Whether they work for VA or receive health care and benefits, the needs of veterans must be addressed by companies that want to work with the VA," he said. Blind to problems: How VA’s electronic record system shuts out visually impaired patients 2022-10-29T04:00:00Z The VA agreed to draft and implement a master plan to provide housing and supportive services for veterans, setting a goal of 480 units in four years. Lawsuit seeks to speed housing on the West Los Angeles Veterans Affairs campus 2022-11-16T05:00:00Z “The tables have turned and now it’s beneficial for people who qualify for a VA loan to get out there and look for a house they want,” Colewell said. Soaring interest rates make buying a home in Seattle even harder 2022-10-06T04:00:00Z Among what VA calls “anchors of hope” is the major fall in suicides. Perspective | Veterans’ suicides decline but remain ‘unfathomable and unacceptable’ 2022-10-06T04:00:00Z VA disability awards compensate veterans for injuries that result from military duty. Racial discrimination by Veterans Affairs spans decades, lawsuit says 2022-11-28T05:00:00Z On the clinician side, it requires multiple high-resolution monitors to display a patient's entire record, and VA facilities don't always enjoy that wealth of equipment. Blind to problems: How VA’s electronic record system shuts out visually impaired patients 2022-10-29T04:00:00Z Last November, the VA inspector general took the agency to task for completing only one building, with 55 housing units, out of the 480. Lawsuit seeks to speed housing on the West Los Angeles Veterans Affairs campus 2022-11-16T05:00:00Z Her legislation to protect VA benefits for student veterans was signed into law, as was a measure she backed to improve veterans’ access to mental health services. Both candidates courting veterans in Nevada Senate race 2022-10-03T04:00:00Z “It’s clear VA is having real success getting more veterans into care,” Tester added in a press release. Perspective | Veterans’ suicides decline but remain ‘unfathomable and unacceptable’ 2022-10-06T04:00:00Z Payments can range from hundreds to thousands of dollars per month, while affording access to other VA programs and benefits intended to help them and their families thrive after their service obligations end. Racial discrimination by Veterans Affairs spans decades, lawsuit says 2022-11-28T05:00:00Z Despite receiving these complaints about the system, VA and Cerner "implemented it anyway." Blind to problems: How VA’s electronic record system shuts out visually impaired patients 2022-10-29T04:00:00Z The VA’s failure to provide supportive housing forces those veterans to “accept institutionalization or go without services,” it said. Lawsuit seeks to speed housing on the West Los Angeles Veterans Affairs campus 2022-11-16T05:00:00Z Denying him a visa is “like not taking care of a veteran at the VA,” Foley told The Times. 'Blacklisted' Afghan interpreters were disqualified from U.S. visas. Now they’re in hiding 2022-10-02T04:00:00Z “The rule is a lawful exercise of VA’s authority,” the opinion says. Justice Dept. says it would defend Veterans Affairs medical workers in abortion cases 2022-09-22T04:00:00Z VA determines an individual’s disability rating by evaluating the severity of service-connected injuries through medical documentation and other evidence. Racial discrimination by Veterans Affairs spans decades, lawsuit says 2022-11-28T05:00:00Z Two former Cerner employees said the standard medical record system was getting long in the tooth when VA signed an agreement to purchase and customize the product. Blind to problems: How VA’s electronic record system shuts out visually impaired patients 2022-10-29T04:00:00Z Johnson moved into an 8-foot-by-8-foot structure in the tiny home interim village the VA set up when the encampment was cleared last November. Lawsuit seeks to speed housing on the West Los Angeles Veterans Affairs campus 2022-11-16T05:00:00Z SCOs keep track of enrollment, attendance, and course completion by veterans, and also ensure that no more than 85% of a class’s students are funded by the VA. Two men convicted in largest ever defrauding of post-9/11 GI Bill program 2022-09-21T04:00:00Z “Moreover, states may not restrict VA and its employees acting within the scope of their federal authority from providing abortion services as authorized by federal law, including VA’s rule.” Justice Dept. says it would defend Veterans Affairs medical workers in abortion cases 2022-09-22T04:00:00Z Richard Brookshire, an Army veteran who served in Afghanistan and is the co-founder of the Black Veterans Project, said it appears VA has never examined whether race was a factor in its benefits decisions. Racial discrimination by Veterans Affairs spans decades, lawsuit says 2022-11-28T05:00:00Z VA spokesperson Hayes denied the claims, saying the developer and department try to address problems holistically. Blind to problems: How VA’s electronic record system shuts out visually impaired patients 2022-10-29T04:00:00Z “The VA has failed even to consult veterans about plans to construct, and recently expand, UCLA’s state-of-the-art baseball facilities on land where the VA is required to build Permanent Supportive Housing,” the lawsuit said. Lawsuit seeks to speed housing on the West Los Angeles Veterans Affairs campus 2022-11-16T05:00:00Z The VA uses the data provided by SCOs to tabulate tuition payments to schools, and housing and other payments to eligible veterans. Two men convicted in largest ever defrauding of post-9/11 GI Bill program 2022-09-21T04:00:00Z About 9 million veterans are enrolled in VA care, along with their eligible family members. Justice Dept. says it would defend Veterans Affairs medical workers in abortion cases 2022-09-22T04:00:00Z “The fact that we collectively … have been able to move the needle on Veterans’ trust in VA is totally inspiring to me,” she said by email. Perspective | NASA achievement headlines ‘Sammies’ honors for federal workers 2022-09-20T04:00:00Z The difficulties are everyday reminders of a dire reality for patients in the VA system. Blind to problems: How VA’s electronic record system shuts out visually impaired patients 2022-10-29T04:00:00Z Litz has just wrapped up a 173-person clinical trial of adaptive disclosure at VA sites in Boston, San Diego, Calif., Minneapolis, San Francisco and central Texas. Moral Injury Is an Invisible Epidemic That Affects Millions 2022-09-19T04:00:00Z Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center and a new VA hospital, which is under construction, are both less than two miles away. Townhouses rising near Fredericksburg, Va. 2022-09-13T04:00:00Z Sawtelle, named for a land development company’s manager, is no more, but the modern VA hospital and remnants of the old soldiers’ home remain. Moneta, Tropico, Lordsburg — where did L.A.’s phantom towns vanish to? 2022-09-13T04:00:00Z The lawsuit argued the VA’s programs discriminate against homeless veterans due to their severe mental health disabilities, which render them unable to access medical and mental health services. Fire destroys 11 tiny homes that housed homeless veterans at West L.A. Veterans Affairs campus 2022-09-09T04:00:00Z Over the years, 92% of the urine tests done on these veterans have been negative for drugs, said Dominick DePhilippis of the VA’s substance use disorders program. Candy, cash, gifts: How rewards help recovery from addiction 2022-09-06T04:00:00Z There are 2 million female veterans in the United States, according to VA data, and about a quarter of them are enrolled in VA care. VA plans to offer abortions for veterans regardless of state laws 2022-09-02T04:00:00Z The VA said abortion services will be offered in those limited situations immediately once a document that outlines the change is published in the Federal Register. VA plans limited abortion access to vets, despite state bans 2022-09-02T04:00:00Z “VA employees, when working within the scope of their federal employment, may provide authorized services regardless of state restrictions,” the department said. VA to offer abortions to veterans for first time despite state laws, GOP objections 2022-09-02T04:00:00Z As part of a settlement in the lawsuit, the VA promised to build 1,200 housing units on the campus for homeless veterans, but the project has missed several important milestones. Fire destroys 11 tiny homes that housed homeless veterans at West L.A. Veterans Affairs campus 2022-09-09T04:00:00Z Still, he added, the VA study has some “disturbing implications.” Will all those omicron infections and reinfections trigger lots more long COVID? 2022-08-29T04:00:00Z “VA serves roughly 300k women of childbearing age, and women Veterans are VA’s fastest growing cohort,” VA spokesman Terrence Hayes said in an email. VA plans to offer abortions for veterans regardless of state laws 2022-09-02T04:00:00Z It was not clear when the document, which was submitted to the register on Thursday, would be published and a message left with the VA on Friday evening was not immediately returned. VA plans limited abortion access to vets, despite state bans 2022-09-02T04:00:00Z “Therefore, to protect the life and health of pregnant veterans and eligible beneficiaries, VA determined that it was necessary to provide access to abortion counseling and — in some cases — abortions,” the Friday statement said. VA to offer abortions to veterans for first time despite state laws, GOP objections 2022-09-02T04:00:00Z Some noted that VA patients have unique characteristics, and tend to be older men with high rates of chronic conditions that increase the risks for long COVID. Unraveling the interplay of omicron, reinfections, and long COVID 2022-08-27T04:00:00Z Easley’s story is part indictment of VA bureaucracy and trigger-happy police, part hostage drama and part character study of a man in severe distress. Review: John Boyega, Michael K. Williams drama 'Breaking' loses its grip 2022-08-24T04:00:00Z Once the rule is published, Hayes said VA will “immediately prepare to provide these services in as many locations as possible.” VA plans to offer abortions for veterans regardless of state laws 2022-09-02T04:00:00Z Now, the VA said that when working in the scope of their federal jobs, VA employees may provide abortion care regardless of state restrictions. VA plans limited abortion access to vets, despite state bans 2022-09-02T04:00:00Z “Pregnant veterans and VA beneficiaries deserve to have access to world-class reproductive care when they need it most. That’s what our nation owes them, and that’s what we at VA will deliver.” VA to offer abortions to veterans for first time despite state laws, GOP objections 2022-09-02T04:00:00Z Still, he added, the VA study has some "disturbing implications." Unraveling the interplay of omicron, reinfections, and long COVID 2022-08-27T04:00:00Z The film doesn’t delve into the reasons for the missed payment to create something resembling an antagonist — whether that be VA bureaucracy, Brown-Easley’s mental instability or whatever. Review: John Boyega, Michael K. Williams drama 'Breaking' loses its grip 2022-08-24T04:00:00Z “Pregnant Veterans and VA beneficiaries deserve to have access to world-class reproductive care when they need it most. That’s what our nation owes them, and that’s what we at VA will deliver,” McDonough said. VA plans to offer abortions for veterans regardless of state laws 2022-09-02T04:00:00Z It is the first time abortion services and abortion counseling will be offered by the VA. VA plans limited abortion access to vets, despite state bans 2022-09-02T04:00:00Z The decision to put VA hospitals in the abortion business came despite warnings from Republicans and pro-life advocates that the Veterans Health Care Act of 1992 prohibits the department from providing abortions. VA to offer abortions to veterans for first time despite state laws, GOP objections 2022-09-02T04:00:00Z First, there are medical liens on the settlement from the VA, which wants to be repaid for the care it provided in relation to the shooting. Protester wounded by LAPD reflects on two-year legal battle, $1.25-million settlement 2022-08-22T04:00:00Z "So whether it's the VA, whether it's from the outside world, from the commercial market, welcome." Hiring and data: how the U.S. will set up new Medicare drug price talks 2022-08-22T04:00:00Z “Increasing access to timely and quality health care for veterans should always be a top priority for the VA,” Jeremy Butler, the chief executive of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans for America, said in an email. VA plans to offer abortions for veterans regardless of state laws 2022-09-02T04:00:00Z The bill also includes $36 million in funding sought by Washington’s Sen. Patty Murray for a new VA clinic in the Tri-Cities. America honors its promise to veterans after all with PACT Act 2022-08-11T04:00:00Z The senator tweeted Friday that the “VA isn’t an abortion clinic.” VA to offer abortions to veterans for first time despite state laws, GOP objections 2022-09-02T04:00:00Z Alarcon said the amount that will be taken by the VA is the subject of ongoing negotiations. Protester wounded by LAPD reflects on two-year legal battle, $1.25-million settlement 2022-08-22T04:00:00Z It also will make it easier for veterans to qualify for VA services and remove the burden of proof for veterans diagnosed with one of 23 ailments, including several types of cancer and respiratory illnesses. Biden signs bill to aid veterans exposed to toxins from burn pits 2022-08-10T04:00:00Z The VA move comes two months since federal protections provided by the landmark Roe v. VA plans to offer abortions for veterans regardless of state laws 2022-09-02T04:00:00Z The VA has rejected approximately 70% of disability claims from veterans ailing from their exposure to burn pits because they couldn’t prove the connection. America honors its promise to veterans after all with PACT Act 2022-08-11T04:00:00Z “For 30 years, the law has been clear that the VA isn’t permitted to offer abortions,” Mr. Lankford said. VA to offer abortions to veterans for first time despite state laws, GOP objections 2022-09-02T04:00:00Z Sinistra said his medical needs moving forward are hard to know, though his access to care through the VA will help him address them. Protester wounded by LAPD reflects on two-year legal battle, $1.25-million settlement 2022-08-22T04:00:00Z The bill also expands toxic-exposure research, requires that veterans enrolled in VA health care be regularly screened for toxic-exposure-related concerns and provides for investments in VA health-care facilities across the country. Biden signs bill to aid veterans exposed to toxins from burn pits 2022-08-10T04:00:00Z VA described a similar issue in the draft policy, saying some veterans and family members “may no longer be able to receive such medical services in their communities.” VA plans to offer abortions for veterans regardless of state laws 2022-09-02T04:00:00Z Roughly 70% of disability claims related to burn-pit exposure are denied by the VA due to a lack of evidence, scientific data and information from the Defense Department. Biden signs sweeping burn-pit law to help ailing military veterans 2022-08-10T04:00:00Z “Instead of ignoring the law & promoting taking human life, the VA should respect the dignity of our veterans & their family members, including unborn children.” VA to offer abortions to veterans for first time despite state laws, GOP objections 2022-09-02T04:00:00Z Veterans who have served since the Sept. 11 attacks will have a decade to sign up for VA health care, double the current five years. Veterans health bill marks a personal victory for Biden 2022-08-09T04:00:00Z “Medicare is going to start negotiating prices just like the VA,” she said. HHS Sec. Xavier Becerra uses swing-state stop to tout health wins in Biden bill 2022-08-09T04:00:00Z Under the new VA policy, medical providers will determine what meets the criteria of a pregnancy that endangers the health of the life of the pregnant person on a case-by-case basis. VA plans to offer abortions for veterans regardless of state laws 2022-09-02T04:00:00Z They cited costs and the strain it would cause on a VA already struggling to meet current workloads. Burn pits recognition for veterans took decade of struggle 2022-08-08T04:00:00Z Democrats have countered by citing the Veterans Health Care Eligibility Reform Act of 1996, which says the VA secretary “shall furnish hospital care and medical services which the secretary determines to be needed.” VA to offer abortions to veterans for first time despite state laws, GOP objections 2022-09-02T04:00:00Z It would also extend VA medical care to veterans who served in recent wars for five additional years. Opinion | Celebrate the Pact Act’s passing. Mourn what it took to get here. 2022-08-04T04:00:00Z Manufacturers typically choose between IPS, VA, and TN for computer monitors, each with their own upsides and drawbacks. Sony’s 27-inch 4K gaming monitor is good but not $900 good 2022-08-04T04:00:00Z VA would foot the bill in those cases. VA plans to offer abortions for veterans regardless of state laws 2022-09-02T04:00:00Z Tester had cooperative partners in Moran and Republican John Boozman of Arkansas, with their discussions focused on making sure the VA would be ready for the workload. Burn pits recognition for veterans took decade of struggle 2022-08-08T04:00:00Z “This is an important first step. The VA must go further and provide these services to all veterans, regardless of circumstances.” VA to offer abortions to veterans for first time despite state laws, GOP objections 2022-09-02T04:00:00Z One of the control groups in the VA study had to get through more than a year without catching SARS-CoV-2 to be included in the study. The Risk of Heart Disease After COVID 2022-08-04T04:00:00Z Though, many of the best gaming monitors use VA, which can deliver the highest contrast ratios of the three display technologies. Sony’s 27-inch 4K gaming monitor is good but not $900 good 2022-08-04T04:00:00Z “Veterans who were exposed to the toxic fumes of burn pits will be treated by the VA like they should have been from the beginning,” Schumer said. Senate tees up vote on bill to aid vets exposed to burn pits 2022-08-02T04:00:00Z “We were talking with the VA. … Are we setting you up for failure? Is this something you can deliver on?” Burn pits recognition for veterans took decade of struggle 2022-08-08T04:00:00Z Roughly 70% of disability claims related to burn pit exposure are denied by the VA due to lack of evidence, scientific data and information from the Defense Department. EXPLAINER: How health care for vets became fight in Congress 2022-08-01T04:00:00Z Despite its large size, the VA study does come with caveats, say researchers. The Risk of Heart Disease After COVID 2022-08-04T04:00:00Z Review site Rtings.com says that VA panels should be your go-to choice if you use your monitor in a dark room, though the difference in contrast may be tough to parse in a well-lit room. Sony’s 27-inch 4K gaming monitor is good but not $900 good 2022-08-04T04:00:00Z When the CBO scored the bill, it projected that nearly $400 billion spent on VA services would take place as mandatory spending rather than discretionary spending. Senate tees up vote on bill to aid vets exposed to burn pits 2022-08-02T04:00:00Z But in the 10 months since, Burbank said, officials at VA have not explained how it will decide who will receive the benefits. Veterans forced out for being gay are still waiting for VA benefits 2022-07-14T04:00:00Z Second, the legislation directs the VA to presume that certain respiratory illnesses and cancers were related to burn pit exposure. EXPLAINER: How health care for vets became fight in Congress 2022-08-01T04:00:00Z Doctors have reported cardiovascular problems related to COVID-19 throughout the pandemic, but concerns over this issue surged after the results of the VA study came out earlier this year. The Risk of Heart Disease After COVID 2022-08-04T04:00:00Z It also says that, even with local dimming, IPS still falls short of the contrast delivered by a good VA panel. Sony’s 27-inch 4K gaming monitor is good but not $900 good 2022-08-04T04:00:00Z Their eligibility for VA care will double from five years after their discharge to 10 years. Burn pits legislation nears finish line with House approval 2022-07-13T04:00:00Z They lived on the streets “behind a trash can” in Los Angeles for 24 years, and did not receive any benefits or mental health help from VA. Veterans forced out for being gay are still waiting for VA benefits 2022-07-14T04:00:00Z And those who manage to receive housing assistance from the VA are still at risk of falling short month to month as rising rents can outpace the VA’s monthly vouchers. Inflation escalates homeless veterans crisis as Code of Vets charity scrambles to keep up 2022-07-13T04:00:00Z An investigation was launched after the Providence nonprofit HunterSeven contacted the Providence VA because they were suspicious of Cavanaugh when she requested assistance from them. Woman charged with posing as sick Marine vet to plead guilty 2022-07-12T04:00:00Z The order falls short of the demands of some abortion rights advocates, who pushed for the establishment of abortion services on federal or Native American land or in VA hospitals. Opinion | Biden is doing what he can to protect abortion access 2022-07-09T04:00:00Z He said the latest version also helps ensure the VA has the staff capacity to meet the additional demand it will be facing. Burn pits legislation nears finish line with House approval 2022-07-13T04:00:00Z “I had had such a hard time with VA, and I thought, ‘This is going to make it so much easier,’ ” Steffanides said. Veterans forced out for being gay are still waiting for VA benefits 2022-07-14T04:00:00Z The post is accompanied by a photo of Jerome’s VA benefits ID. Inflation escalates homeless veterans crisis as Code of Vets charity scrambles to keep up 2022-07-13T04:00:00Z If you try to avoid your feelings, they will get more intense, said Melanie Harned, a psychologist with the VA Puget Sound Health Care System and the author of “Treating Trauma in Dialectical Behavior Therapy.” How to Follow the News Without Spiraling into Despair 2022-07-07T04:00:00Z So did VA employees, one-third of whom are veterans, because they care deeply about the agency’s mission and know how much veterans rely on VA’s unique expertise and integrated health-care services. Opinion | Veterans were opposed to VA health-care changes 2022-07-05T04:00:00Z “It reflects bipartisan negotiations and input from VA, who is ultimately responsible for putting it into practice,” Bost said. Burn pits legislation nears finish line with House approval 2022-07-13T04:00:00Z Many of the veterans in those groups still lack benefits, Steffanides said, despite last year’s VA announcement. Veterans forced out for being gay are still waiting for VA benefits 2022-07-14T04:00:00Z The issue has been compounded by a shortage of Veterans Affairs case managers who manage the VA’s housing assistance program leading to a backlog of requests for federally funded housing vouchers. Inflation escalates homeless veterans crisis as Code of Vets charity scrambles to keep up 2022-07-13T04:00:00Z Dr. Pushpa Raja, a psychiatrist in the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Greater Los Angeles system, said peers play a prominent role at the VA. Health care startups turn to ‘coaches’ to help patients cope and monitor treatment 2022-07-05T04:00:00Z VA based the closure plan on outdated, pre-pandemic data that was lambasted by government auditors, and it overlooked the billions of dollars already invested in modernizing older VA facilities. Opinion | Veterans were opposed to VA health-care changes 2022-07-05T04:00:00Z “I sure hope he gets done quick, fast, and in a hurry,” VA Secretary Denis McDonough said at a news conference. Perspective | Top VA posts need filling as nominee fights refuted allegations 2022-07-02T04:00:00Z Burbank, the litigator with the NVLSP, said she hopes to receive a response from VA this month. Veterans forced out for being gay are still waiting for VA benefits 2022-07-14T04:00:00Z “We’ve already seen the damage done by Trump’s cronies at the federal level, the last thing we want is the same for VA.” Youngkin appoints Trump EPA chief to new post after failed Cabinet bid 2022-07-01T04:00:00Z In 2018, the VA medical center in Huntington was renamed in his honor, and the Navy commissioned a mobile base sea vessel in his name in 2020. Hershel 'Woody' Williams, last remaining Medal of Honor recipient from WWII, dies at 98 2022-07-01T04:00:00Z The VA workers we represent continue to deliver superior care. Opinion | Veterans were opposed to VA health-care changes 2022-07-05T04:00:00Z Not only innocent, but “exceptional,” Robert A. McDonald, a VA secretary during the Obama administration, said in a letter to committee leaders. Perspective | Top VA posts need filling as nominee fights refuted allegations 2022-07-02T04:00:00Z This story has been updated with comment from the VA. Veterans forced out for being gay are still waiting for VA benefits 2022-07-14T04:00:00Z Department of Veteran’s Affairs website states that “Under current regulation, VA doesn’t provide abortion or abortion counseling.” NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn’t happen this week 2022-07-01T04:00:00Z VA would finally catch up to modern private hospitals, saving billions of dollars from it spends each year to shore up its aging health-care facilities, proponents of the plan argued. Senators kill sweeping plan to reshape sprawling VA health-care system 2022-06-29T04:00:00Z A recent Stanford University study found older veterans were 46 percent less likely to die when treated at VA emergency departments compared with private hospitals, and VA’s care was 21 percent less costly to taxpayers. Opinion | Veterans were opposed to VA health-care changes 2022-07-05T04:00:00Z In 2018, the Huntington VA medical center was renamed in his honor, and the Navy commissioned a mobile base sea vessel in his name in 2020. Last remaining WWII Medal of Honor recipient dies at 98 2022-06-29T04:00:00Z The VA said in a statement that “work on regulation updates is ongoing.” Veterans forced out for being gay are still waiting for VA benefits 2022-07-14T04:00:00Z Her amendment also would empower the Army and VA to review other cases in which veterans who committed capital crimes were buried in national cemeteries, dating to Jan. 1, 1990. Arlington National Cemetery faces directive to remove killer’s remains 2022-06-28T04:00:00Z The lawmakers indicated that the politically explosive recommendations VA made in March made moving forward impractical. Senators kill sweeping plan to reshape sprawling VA health-care system 2022-06-29T04:00:00Z Recommendations by the Veterans Affairs secretary to the commission called for closures of 20 medical centers and at least 37 hospitals and emergency rooms, not three VA medical centers, as the article reported. Opinion | Veterans were opposed to VA health-care changes 2022-07-05T04:00:00Z The VA LCD panel is a reasonable compromise for something that’s a monitor first and a TV second. Samsung M8 Smart Monitor review: the good enough of both worlds 2022-06-26T04:00:00Z After three years, VA granted Steffanides a waiver to receive benefits, but Steffanides still hasn’t been able to upgrade their discharge. Veterans forced out for being gay are still waiting for VA benefits 2022-07-14T04:00:00Z VETS, one of three developers on the team selected by the VA to build the housing and oversee the services and governance that will make the development a community. How the brother of a 9/11 firefighter stepped in to help homeless veterans in L.A. 2022-06-26T04:00:00Z She noted that the median age of VA hospitals is nearly 60 years. Senators kill sweeping plan to reshape sprawling VA health-care system 2022-06-29T04:00:00Z The secretary’s plan would have exacerbated the nation’s rural health-care crisis and jeopardized VA’s research and teaching missions that serve not only veterans but all patients. Opinion | Veterans were opposed to VA health-care changes 2022-07-05T04:00:00Z Both FHA loans and VA loans impose less onerous restrictions than conventional loans. The Fed’s inflation fight has hit the housing market. Here’s what buyers need to know 2022-06-23T04:00:00Z Last fall, when VA published its blog post, Steffanides felt a renewed hope, they said. Veterans forced out for being gay are still waiting for VA benefits 2022-07-14T04:00:00Z The project grew out of the 2015 settlement of a lawsuit alleging that the VA misused the 388-acre property by leasing parts of it for non-veteran uses while failing to serve veterans. How the brother of a 9/11 firefighter stepped in to help homeless veterans in L.A. 2022-06-26T04:00:00Z VA leaders going back years have said they are burdened by the need to maintain as many as 1,000 underused clinics and hospitals, some of which have more staff than patients, at significant cost. Senators kill sweeping plan to reshape sprawling VA health-care system 2022-06-29T04:00:00Z According to their findings, disparities in how Black veterans are rated on the severity of their condition amounted to lower disability compensation and decreased eligibility for other VA benefits. Black veteran groups seek policy agenda on racial inequities 2022-06-23T04:00:00Z While the standard down payment is 20%, VA loans require nothing down, and FHA loans have a minimum of 3.5% down. The Fed’s inflation fight has hit the housing market. Here’s what buyers need to know 2022-06-23T04:00:00Z The VA has also stopped reporting most veterans’ medical debts to the credit bureaus. Liz Weston: Is medical debt vanishing from credit reports? 2022-06-20T04:00:00Z In November, the VA inspector general took the agency to task for completing only one building, with 55 housing units, out of the 480 projected in the master plan’s four-year target. How the brother of a 9/11 firefighter stepped in to help homeless veterans in L.A. 2022-06-26T04:00:00Z “We saw it as an opportunity,” said one VA official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss a sensitive issue. Senators kill sweeping plan to reshape sprawling VA health-care system 2022-06-29T04:00:00Z The VA did not provide comment in time for publication. Black veteran groups seek policy agenda on racial inequities 2022-06-23T04:00:00Z Currently, more than 70% of disability claims related to burn pit exposure are denied by the VA due to lack of evidence, scientific data and information from the Defense Department. Senate set to enhance benefits for vets exposed to burn pits 2022-06-16T04:00:00Z She drove him 80 miles to the Albany VA to try his new hearing aid, only to learn it had been mailed. On Three Different Continents, Rural Health Strains Under the Weight of the Coronavirus 2022-06-10T04:00:00Z When completed, the 28 new and rehabilitated buildings on the campus will be operated by the developers on long-term, or in VA terminology “enhanced-use” leases. How the brother of a 9/11 firefighter stepped in to help homeless veterans in L.A. 2022-06-26T04:00:00Z In a commitment to new investment, Biden requested about $18 billion in new money for VA construction in an early version of his infrastructure plan, although the money was eventually left out of the law. Senators kill sweeping plan to reshape sprawling VA health-care system 2022-06-29T04:00:00Z Last year, the Black Veterans Project and the National Veterans Council for Legal Redress sued the VA over its Freedom of Information Act requests for benefits data by race. Black veteran groups seek policy agenda on racial inequities 2022-06-23T04:00:00Z “It’s a confounding indignity for our nation’s heroes to sacrifice everything for our country only to come home, get sick and discover the VA is not there for them,” Schumer said. Senate set to enhance benefits for vets exposed to burn pits 2022-06-16T04:00:00Z “He’s standing on the sidewalk with his gleaming, hot VA card picture ID and he goes, ‘I am somebody.’ What 40 years of working with homeless people in Seattle has taught the head of Operation Nightwatch 2022-06-08T04:00:00Z The model for the VA master plan comes from another thread of L.A. history that is hardly remembered outside the small circle of veterans and housing cognoscenti. How the brother of a 9/11 firefighter stepped in to help homeless veterans in L.A. 2022-06-26T04:00:00Z |
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