The Defense Department has released new data indicating that toxic levels of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) were detected in the drinking water near several military bases. PFAS take man... Continue Reading
The Veterans Affairs (VA) telehealth network was not accessible to rural veterans until now. VA Geriatric Scholar Christy Rothermel from Coatesville VA has taken action to erase this gap. Rotherme... Continue Reading
Two senators on the Senate Veterans Affairs (VA) Committee publicized that a bipartisan deal was reached in May. The agreement addresses the aid to veterans who survived burn pit exposures during t... Continue Reading
Recent announcements have indicated that the Department of Veterans Affairs could close or reconstruct over 30 VA Medical Centers across the United States. At least 17 would be completely shuttered... Continue Reading
Advocacy groups and lawmakers are calling for the expansion of telemental health care for veterans. While the Department of Veterans Affairs has utilized telehealth for decades, this form of suppor... Continue Reading
Last week, the VA proposed changes to the current schedule for rating disabilities in a news release. The proposed changes would specifically impact respiratory, auditory, and mental disorders an... Continue Reading
In January of 2020, the VA started accepting Blue Water applications due to the passing of new laws granting Blue Water Veterans access to benefits. Previously, since these veterans may not have te... Continue Reading
A recent review by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) has shed light on the VA’s process of screening outside doctors and its shortcomings. The report’s findings outline the dep... Continue Reading
The VA is taking the time to remind veterans about accessible debt relief options available to vets. The notice from the VA comes at a time that might be particularly hard for veterans dealing with... Continue Reading
A Marine veteran with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder will finally receive the benefits he’s entitled to after a 40-year battle against the VA. The publicly funded legal aid program, Northwest Justi... Continue Reading