VA Chief Warns of Rising Cost of Caring for Younger Veterans Veterans Affairs Secretary Bob McDonald told lawmakers that the department is on track to meet two lofty goals set by his...
VA Boosts Budget to Tackle Outstanding Healthcare Claims from Vets The Veterans Affairs Department is requesting a budget of $182 billion next year, a nearly $20 billion funding increase...
VA Wait Times As Good or Better Than Private Sector: Report A study commissioned by the American Legion says VA health care is as good or better than the private sector.
VA Received Backlog Manipulation Warnings in 2012 Allegations that vets died awaiting care comes two years after a former VA official warned of systemic appointment...
Panel Will Help Pick Next VA Health Chief A panel of healthcare and veterans experts has been formed to help selected the next VA Under Secretary for Health.
Bonus Returned to Ex-Phoenix VA Hospital Boss Ahead of Obama's Visit While VA is touting progress at its Phoenix hospital, the former director may be able to recoup a bonus improperly awarded to...
After Scandals, VA Proposes Boost to Inspector General Staff The Veterans Affairs Department is seeking to boost its Office of Inspector General to improve accountability across the VA.
VA: No Evidence Hospital Kept Secret Backlog List A top VA health official says there is no evidence the Phoenix VA hospital kept a list of patients unable to get appointments...
Lawmakers Question VA Data Showing Progress Lawmakers expressed doubts that the Department of Veterans Affairs can restore faith in its health care system.
Veteran Groups Sue VA for Ending Informal Disability Claims Process Five national veteran's organizations have filed suit against the VA over its move ending informal claims applications.
Navy Demotion Reversed for GOP Congressman Who Government Watchdog Found Abused Subordinates Jackson was quietly demoted to captain in 2022, three years after his retirement from the Navy, following an inspector...
Camp Pendleton Officer, Wife Sue Military Housing Company over Crash That Killed 8-Year-Old Son A Marine Corps family whose 8-year-old son died last year after he was struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle on Camp...
Coast Guard to Launch Service-Wide Physical Fitness Test for All Members Next Year Coast Guard men and women must take a preliminary assessment by the end of this year and a mandatory PFT starting in 2026.
How the Men on a Navy Submarine Survived After Sinking 240 Feet in the Atlantic Trapped 240 feet beneath the surface of the Atlantic Ocean, Lt. Oliver Naquin could not ensure the crew of the USS Squalus...
Rubio Says US Is Designating 2 More Gangs as Foreign Terrorist Groups The two new designees, Los Lobos and Los Choneros, are Ecuadorian gangs blamed for much of the violence that began since the...
