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JD Vance would consider privatizing some VA services if elected
The vice presidential candidate also said that he would support firing VA workers who aren't performing well.
No retroactive benefits for veterans past deadline, Supreme Court says
Current law states that veterans must file paperwork in that one-year window to backdate payouts to that military separation date.
Woman stole VA benefits for decades after mom’s death
The woman stole nearly $500,000 by impersonating her dead mother.
Veterans lunge into world of wheelchair fencing
A few veterans joined more than 100 athletes from around the globe at the Wheelchair Fencing World Cup in Leesburg, Virginia.
Fixing disability and retirement pay is Congress’ next big vets issue
Advocates are hopeful they can finally fix the so-called "concurrent receipt" issue this session, following legislative successes last year.
Advocates push for national veterans strategy to focus support efforts
They say more coordination is needed with Defense Department leaders to ensure troops can transition to military life smoothly.
New Ohio voter ID law also excludes state veterans’ IDs
The governor signed the bill into law "after it was rushed through a lame-duck session by the heavily gerrymandered legislature in December."
By Marty Schladen
When VA calls, veterans listen
More than 70% of veterans approached through the department's Solid Start program talked to staffers about available programs and services.
‘It can happen to anyone:’ Army spec ops takes on suicide
A new initiative encourages a "bottom-up" approach to the crisis.
By Rachael Riley
Ruben Gallego on defense priorities, concerns in the new Congress
Gallego spoke with Military Times about possible investigations, spending cuts and his defense policy goals for the new Congress.
By Zamone Perez