Veteran Affairs

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American History Professor Blasts Trump in Scathing Twitter Thread

"Trump, who has never worked in a functional organization his entire life, simply has no concept of how complex institutions work. His entire world is about 'knowing a guy.'" Professor Seth Cotlar tweeted.

Opinion

The V.A. Has Problems, Leadership is Not One of Them

If confirmed, David J. Shulkin will be replaced by Adm. Ronny Jackson, the White House physician who has no experience administering a large organization like the VA

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VA Won't Take Responsibility for Drugged Vet's Death

The Department of Veterans Affairs is hesitant to admit its role in the death of Marine Corps veteran Jason Simcakoski, who died as a result of drugs he was prescribed at a VA hospital.

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How The VA's Opioid Policy Hobbled A Former Marine

With painkillers, Mike Stevens could care for his kids and run his farm; now he can barely dress himself.

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The VA Has A Blind Spot On Drugs And Mental Illness

About half of severely mentally ill people have a drug problem, and vice versa, but federal policies don't address that.

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Reckless Overprescribing Of Antipsychotics Killing Vets

"There is an epidemic of sudden deaths occurring throughout the U.S. military."

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The VA Fueled The National Opioid Crisis, Killing Vets

The VA killed thousands of vets and fueled the national opioid addiction crisis by recklessly throwing pills at a problem.

Opinion

PTSD Likely to Remain a Casualty of War for Troops

Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense must work together to offer better options for patients.

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Some Farmers Have Higher Suicide Rate Than Veterans

The suicide rate for men in the farming, fishing and forestry industries in certain states is higher than that of veterans, two unrelated reports indicate.

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America's Special Operations Unit Delta Force

America's tip of the spear against terrorism is also its most clandestine Special Operations unit.

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Air Force Elite Operatives

The Air Force's elite ensure America's reach extends wherever it's needed.

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For Memorial Day, One Veteran's Story

Talk to a veteran to appreciate the sacrifices of those who died while serving.

Opinion

Veterans Affairs' Intimidation of Whistleblowers Must Stop

A VA surgeon who reported a co-worker's time card fraud was relocated to a dirty closet and then demoted.

World

World War Two Veterans Share Firsthand Accounts of the War

The Veteran's History Project at the Library of Congress preserves firsthand accounts that, like these, show the full scope of the wartime experience.

Opinion

Medical Records of Whistleblowers Are Being Used Against Them

One Marine corps veteran found the VA Department threatening to cut his disability rating.

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Pentagon to Aid Veterans Affected by Chemical Warfare

Since 2003, over 600 American service members have come forward with the belief that they were exposed to chemical warfare agents in Iraq.

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Quora Question: What Is "Gulf War Syndrome"?

Quora Questions are part of a partnership between Newsweek and Quora, through which we'll be posting relevant and interesting answers from Quora contributors throughout the week. Read more about the partnership here.Answer from Jon Davis, Sergeant of Marines, two tours in Iraq.