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Legal, security fears loom as VA begins performing abortions
Last week VA staffers performed the first abortion at a department medical facility under new authorities.
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This week in Congress: Last-minute business before the midterms
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Sept. 26, 2022.
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Vets benefits poised for biggest cost of living boost in 40 years
For a veteran receiving about $1,500 in monthly payouts, that level of increase would mean about $130 extra each month.
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VA telehealth appointments may complicate vets’ community care options
Department leaders are looking into whether eligibility rules for outside care should change if online medical appointments are available.
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Stress over VA’s new health records is causing staffers to leave
VA leaders expressed major concerns about where the records modernization project currently stands.
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Vets hold vigil at Capitol again, this time to aid Afghan allies
The protest entered its sixth day Tuesday, and organizers insist they’re prepared to stay for weeks.
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Veterans suicides drop to lowest rate since 2006
But veterans are still significantly more likely to die by suicide than their civilian peers.
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This week in Congress: Two weeks to negotiate a budget extension
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Sept. 19.
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Veterans suicide rate may be double federal estimates, study suggests
Researchers found problems with how military status is recorded and how drug overdoses are classified.
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Defense, VA leaders renew calls to prevent suicides in new message
Both departments have emphasized suicide prevention in recent years, with mixed results.
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Legal, security fears loom as VA begins performing abortions
Last week VA staffers performed the first abortion at a department medical facility under new authorities.
-
This week in Congress: Last-minute business before the midterms
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Sept. 26, 2022.
-
Vets benefits poised for biggest cost of living boost in 40 years
For a veteran receiving about $1,500 in monthly payouts, that level of increase would mean about $130 extra each month.
-
VA telehealth appointments may complicate vets’ community care options
Department leaders are looking into whether eligibility rules for outside care should change if online medical appointments are available.
-
Stress over VA’s new health records is causing staffers to leave
VA leaders expressed major concerns about where the records modernization project currently stands.
-
Vets hold vigil at Capitol again, this time to aid Afghan allies
The protest entered its sixth day Tuesday, and organizers insist they’re prepared to stay for weeks.
-
Veterans suicides drop to lowest rate since 2006
But veterans are still significantly more likely to die by suicide than their civilian peers.
-
This week in Congress: Two weeks to negotiate a budget extension
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Sept. 19.
-
Veterans suicide rate may be double federal estimates, study suggests
Researchers found problems with how military status is recorded and how drug overdoses are classified.
-
Defense, VA leaders renew calls to prevent suicides in new message
Both departments have emphasized suicide prevention in recent years, with mixed results.
-
Legal, security fears loom as VA begins performing abortions
Last week VA staffers performed the first abortion at a department medical facility under new authorities.
-
This week in Congress: Last-minute business before the midterms
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Sept. 26, 2022.
-
Vets benefits poised for biggest cost of living boost in 40 years
For a veteran receiving about $1,500 in monthly payouts, that level of increase would mean about $130 extra each month.
-
VA telehealth appointments may complicate vets’ community care options
Department leaders are looking into whether eligibility rules for outside care should change if online medical appointments are available.
-
Stress over VA’s new health records is causing staffers to leave
VA leaders expressed major concerns about where the records modernization project currently stands.
-
Vets hold vigil at Capitol again, this time to aid Afghan allies
The protest entered its sixth day Tuesday, and organizers insist they’re prepared to stay for weeks.
-
Veterans suicides drop to lowest rate since 2006
But veterans are still significantly more likely to die by suicide than their civilian peers.
-
This week in Congress: Two weeks to negotiate a budget extension
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Sept. 19.
-
Veterans suicide rate may be double federal estimates, study suggests
Researchers found problems with how military status is recorded and how drug overdoses are classified.
-
Defense, VA leaders renew calls to prevent suicides in new message
Both departments have emphasized suicide prevention in recent years, with mixed results.



