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By Jeff Schogol Jan 29, 2020

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50 US troops now diagnosed with traumatic brain injury from Iranian missile attack

Of the 16 additional service members who have been diagnosed with Traumatic Brain Injury, 15 have returned to duty in Iraq, said Pentagon spokesman Army Lt. Col. Thomas Campbell.

By Eli Stokols, the Los Angeles Times Jul 25, 2018

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For POTUS, A VFW Convention Is No Different From A Political Rally

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — President Donald Trump praised the country’s veterans and active military in a speech Tuesday to the … Continued

By James Clark Apr 17, 2018

Analysis

The VA May Soon Be Forced Into Medical Marijuana Research. Finally

When it comes to the subject of medical weed research, or even whether it’s okay for a vet and physician … Continued

By James Clark Feb 21, 2018

Analysis

Here’s Why Veterans Groups Are Circling The Wagons Around Embattled VA Secretary Shulkin

Leading veterans service organizations met Tuesday to mount a joint response in the face of a troubling inspector general report … Continued

By Kayda Keleher Nov 3, 2017

Opinion

Changing VA’s Motto Could Hurt The Actual Needs Of Women Veterans

In 2007, I joined the Marine Corps and proceeded to spend five years resenting the term “Female Marine” — or … Continued

By James Clark Oct 26, 2017

Veterans Benefits

A Well-Kept Secret: How Vets And Their Doctors Are Getting Around The VA’s Medical Marijuana Policy

Between November 2016 and May 2017, Jonathan Fruchter, a 37-year-old Navy veteran, was receiving care at a post-traumatic stress disorder … Continued

By James Clark Sep 8, 2017

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VA Launches New Process To Turn Around Disability Claims In 30 Days Or Less

In an effort to streamline its claims process, the Department of Veteran Affairs announced the official launch of the Decision … Continued

By James Clark May 30, 2017

Veterans Benefits

Drug Thefts At VA Hospitals Rise Twice As Fast As At Private Facilities

Despite efforts to curtail the theft of opioids and other drugs by employees at Department of Veterans Affairs hospitals, “the … Continued

By James Clark May 4, 2017

Veterans Benefits

A Law Against ‘Double Dipping’ Is Forcing Disabled Vets To Pay Back Separation Benefits

The White House, Department of Veteran Affairs, and members of Congress are moving fast on veterans issues in 2017. They’re … Continued

By Brian Duffy Apr 26, 2017

Opinion

Give VA Secretary Authority To Hold Employees Accountable And Fire Poor Performers

This month marks the third anniversary of a nationwide crisis in access to care that branded the Department of Veterans … Continued

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50 US troops now diagnosed with traumatic brain injury from Iranian missile attack

For POTUS, A VFW Convention Is No Different From A Political Rally

The VA May Soon Be Forced Into Medical Marijuana Research. Finally

Here’s Why Veterans Groups Are Circling The Wagons Around Embattled VA Secretary Shulkin

Changing VA’s Motto Could Hurt The Actual Needs Of Women Veterans

A Well-Kept Secret: How Vets And Their Doctors Are Getting Around The VA’s Medical Marijuana Policy

VA Launches New Process To Turn Around Disability Claims In 30 Days Or Less

Drug Thefts At VA Hospitals Rise Twice As Fast As At Private Facilities

A Law Against ‘Double Dipping’ Is Forcing Disabled Vets To Pay Back Separation Benefits

Give VA Secretary Authority To Hold Employees Accountable And Fire Poor Performers