Now that PACT Act has passed, how soon will veterans see their benefits?
Just moments after the Senate finalized a military toxic exposure bill that could benefit millions of veterans, activist John Feal issued a warning to the…
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Millions of vets suffering from burn pit, toxic injuries set for more benefits after Congress passes PACT Act
Comprehensive toxic exposure legislation that could provide new health care and disability benefits to millions of veterans is headed to the White House to become…
Burn pits benefits bill concerns aren’t new, hinge on budget moves
The fate of over sweeping military toxic exposure legislation that could benefit millions of American veterans now hinges on a fight over government accounting methods…
Nearly 9% boost for defense spending next year under new Senate plan
Senate Democrats on Thursday proposed a $792 billion defense spending package that would dramatically boost the White House’s military spending plans for fiscal 2023 but…
Angry veterans advocates scramble to save toxic exposure bill after surprise setback
Veterans advocates scheduled a victory-lap press conference outside the Capitol for Thursday morning in anticipation of passing new toxic exposure benefits legislation. But after 41…
New benefits for burn pit victims in limbo after Senate Republicans block plan
A surprise deal on health care and environmental policies announced by Senate Democratic leaders Wednesday afternoon produced an unexpected casualty: the comprehensive toxic exposure legislation…
After a 5-year wait, VA gets a new top medical leader
After more than a five-year wait, the Department of Veterans Affairs has a Senate-confirmed official leading its health care operations again. Lawmakers on Thursday voted…
VA’s $16 billion medical records overhaul could triple in cost
Veterans Affairs officials announced Wednesday they will delay the planned deployment of the department’s new electronic medical records to sites in Idaho amid concerns the…
Senators vow to block VA’s hospital closure commission
A bipartisan group of senators, including the chairman of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, on Monday announced plans to block the veterans Asset and Infrastructure…
Major veterans toxic exposure legislation delayed again, but lawmakers insist it’s not defeat
Procedural issues scuttled a planned vote this week to finalize legislation that would dramatically expand benefits for veterans facing toxic exposure injuries from their time…