Department of Veterans Affairs
Republicans praise veterans after voting against health care benefits
The 11 Republican Senators who voted against the PACT Act shared messages of support for veterans Friday.
Veterans in Higher Education Need Our Trust and Confidence
Servicemembers on campus thrive when we focus on their strengths, not their perceived weaknesses.
In a Mad Midterm Scramble, Federal Departments Line Up To Promote Abortion
Taxpayer dollars meant for maintaining military readiness and combat lethality are being pledged without condition to the abortion gods.
One Simple Step for the VA to Relieve Veterans' Pain, Cut Wait Times
Our veterans deserve the best health care our nation can provide—and the Department of Veterans Affairs can do more to make that a reality.
Biden's Toxic Burn Pits Bill Leaves Civilian Victims to Suffer
Legislation providing lifetime healthcare to military personnel exposed to huge trash burning pits in Iraq and Afghanistan excludes thousands of U.S. civilians.
These 49 Republicans Voted Against Food Security Help for Veterans
The bill to ensure veterans have information and access to nutritional food was introduced by Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola.
Don't Limit Veterans' Ability to File Disability Claims
VA budget increases are happening as some in Congress push to sharply limit the ability of veterans to file disability claims.
Video Surfaces of Vietnam Veteran's Violent Beating at VA Hospital
"We are horrified at the video of a VA employee assaulting a Veteran at the Atlanta VA Health Care System on April 28," Terrence Haye wrote to Newsweek.
Millions of Vets Sickened by Burn Pits, Toxins Closer to Care as Bill Moves
"Needless to say he spent his final three years on earth battling the war that followed him home."
Florida Man Steals $64K of Military Benefits Assuming Brother's Identity
The man received medical services, housing subsidies and nutritional benefits while using his brother's identity, according to prosecutors.
Biden Vows to Expand Benefits for Troops on a Veterans Day Without a War
The president promised to provide veterans with "the world-class benefits that they've earned" during his speech at Arlington National Cemetery.
37,000 U.S. Veterans Are Homeless. I Was One of Them.
Veterans are yelled at by VA receptionists, rushed through appointments with doctors and, when we find ourselves houseless, the medications keeping us alive disappear into the mail system or sit unclaimed in pharmacies.
What Is Max Cleland Known For? Triple Amputee, Former Senator Dies at 79
In 1976, Cleland became the nation's youngest Veteran Affairs administrator ever and the first Vietnam vet to head the department.
'Mar-a-Lago Trio' Broke Law, According to Joint House Investigation
Ivanka Trump and her husband Jared Kushner are accused of knowing of the men's actions, according to House Democrats.
LGBT Vets Discharged For Their Sexual Orientation to Get Full Benefits
The change will reportedly be announced on the 10-year anniversary of the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy ending.
Fake Navy SEAL Gets 3 Years for Stealing $300K From VA in Stolen Valor Case
Richard Meleski claimed to have served as Navy SEAL and said he had been a prisoner of war, which gave him Priority Group 3 healthcare.
Veteran Suicide Drops to Lowest Level in Over a Decade
"Suicide is preventable, and everyone has a role to play in saving lives," VA Secretary Denis McDonough said in a statement.
Cost Of Caring For Post-9/11 War Vets Could Reach $2.5 Trillion By 2050
Providing benefits and medical care to veterans will be the biggest single long-term cost of the post-9/11 wars, according to a new report.
Fact Check: Did President Trump Pass the VA Choice Act, as He Says?
In his final days in office, President Donald Trump made several speeches highlighting the achievements of his presidency.
COVID Death Toll Among Vets Surpasses Fatalities in Iraq, Afghanistan Wars
The VA's COVID death toll equates to 23 per day, a greater number than the suicide rate of veterans, which is 17 per day.
Kevin McCarthy Dismisses Claims Dan Crenshaw Denigrated Female Veteran
An independent government watchdog report says Crenshaw, a former Navy SEAL, tried to help the VA secretary damage the reputation of a woman who was sexually assaulted at a VA facility.
Vets Call on Crenshaw to Resign for Alleged Role in Disparaging Female Vet
"It's clear: Dan Crenshaw is not morally fit to be a member of the House of Representatives," the progressive veterans group Common Defense said in a statement.
Pelosi: VA Sec 'Derelict' in Duty to Fight Sexual Harassment, Must Resign
In a statement Saturday, House Speaker Pelosi criticized Robert Wilkie and called for his resignation, following the inspector general's report.
Ex-VA Official Says Refusal to Discredit Vet over Sex Assault Led to Firing
Former Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs James Byrne claims he lost his job because he didn't back an attempt by his boss, Robert Wilkie, to discredit a Navy veteran whose sexual assault allegations he felt were a political plot against him.
Man Gets 16 Months in Prison Over Stolen Valor Government Fraud Scheme
James Stiles received nearly $195,000 in medical care and $4,000 in housing benefits by claiming to be a Marine with two Purple Heart medals.
On 9/11, Remember the Veterans Who Stood to Defend America
September 11, 2001, was a day that left millions of Americans terrified, confused and angry. But it also served as another test of this great nation's resolve and its commitment to freedom and liberty.
55% of VA Staff Have Seen Racial Discrimination Against Vets, Union Says
The Department of Veterans Affairs has disputed a survey released Friday that found a majority of VA employees have witnessed racial discrimination against veterans.
Coronavirus Cases at U.S. Veterans Hospitals Tripled in June
The Department of Veteran Affairs reported that it treated 4,100 COVID-19 patients at 138 medical facilities in the U.S. in June, up from 1,390 in May.
Woman Sentenced to Prison for Faking Death After Defrauding VA of $289K
Julie Wheeler, 43, of Beckley, West Virginia, will spend 42 months in federal prison and pay restitution of $289,055.07, according to a statement released Tuesday by the U.S. Department of Justice.
Coronavirus Cases Among Veterans Have Doubled Since Start of June
The rate of hospitalization among U.S. military members is also reportedly 50 times greater than for U.S. civilians.