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VA may pay disability for some illnesses linked to Lejeune
The VA says it will begin a process that may allow some veterans to receive disability pay if they were sickened by drinking contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.
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Congress scuttles bill on fertility treatment for troops, vets
The hopes of veterans who need help starting a family because of injuries sustained on active duty were dashed Wednesday when Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash.
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New burn pit report: Lung disease, high blood pressure common in exposed vets
Troops who worked at burn pits or were exposed to multiple dust storms in war zones have higher rates of respiratory illnesses and two rare, often fatal, lung diseases.
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VA Choice patients double in number since April
The number of appointments made and authorized under the Veterans Choice program has more than doubled in the past two months, according to Veterans Affairs Department officials.
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VA not saying how many clinics operate at capacity
Veterans Affairs officials say a veteran’s experience at two VA clinics in June, when he was turned away for an appointment, should not have happened and they vowed to fix the problem, for both the veteran and at the facilities in question in north G
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Military suicides down from last year
While the total number of active-duty suicides was down for the first quarter of 2015, the Army had an increase.
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Good — and damaged — brains: VA, DoD want both
A VA center has opened a brain tissue repository to study PTSD.
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Vets used in secret tests make progress in court
The appeals court ruled the Army is obligated to provide the vets updated information on issues related to their health.
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Study: Junior troops, women more likely to try suicide
The research found that age, gender, mental health, rank, deployment status and length of service are common factors in suicide attempts.
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Law prevents some family members from suing the military
Federal courts have ruled that the 1950 Feres decision prohibits active-duty troops from claiming damages for military medical personnel’s mistakes.
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VA may pay disability for some illnesses linked to Lejeune
The VA says it will begin a process that may allow some veterans to receive disability pay if they were sickened by drinking contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.
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Congress scuttles bill on fertility treatment for troops, vets
The hopes of veterans who need help starting a family because of injuries sustained on active duty were dashed Wednesday when Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash.
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New burn pit report: Lung disease, high blood pressure common in exposed vets
Troops who worked at burn pits or were exposed to multiple dust storms in war zones have higher rates of respiratory illnesses and two rare, often fatal, lung diseases.
-
VA Choice patients double in number since April
The number of appointments made and authorized under the Veterans Choice program has more than doubled in the past two months, according to Veterans Affairs Department officials.
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VA not saying how many clinics operate at capacity
Veterans Affairs officials say a veteran’s experience at two VA clinics in June, when he was turned away for an appointment, should not have happened and they vowed to fix the problem, for both the veteran and at the facilities in question in north G
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Military suicides down from last year
While the total number of active-duty suicides was down for the first quarter of 2015, the Army had an increase.
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Good — and damaged — brains: VA, DoD want both
A VA center has opened a brain tissue repository to study PTSD.
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Vets used in secret tests make progress in court
The appeals court ruled the Army is obligated to provide the vets updated information on issues related to their health.
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Study: Junior troops, women more likely to try suicide
The research found that age, gender, mental health, rank, deployment status and length of service are common factors in suicide attempts.
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Law prevents some family members from suing the military
Federal courts have ruled that the 1950 Feres decision prohibits active-duty troops from claiming damages for military medical personnel’s mistakes.
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VA may pay disability for some illnesses linked to Lejeune
The VA says it will begin a process that may allow some veterans to receive disability pay if they were sickened by drinking contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.
-
Congress scuttles bill on fertility treatment for troops, vets
The hopes of veterans who need help starting a family because of injuries sustained on active duty were dashed Wednesday when Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash.
-
New burn pit report: Lung disease, high blood pressure common in exposed vets
Troops who worked at burn pits or were exposed to multiple dust storms in war zones have higher rates of respiratory illnesses and two rare, often fatal, lung diseases.
-
VA Choice patients double in number since April
The number of appointments made and authorized under the Veterans Choice program has more than doubled in the past two months, according to Veterans Affairs Department officials.
-
VA not saying how many clinics operate at capacity
Veterans Affairs officials say a veteran’s experience at two VA clinics in June, when he was turned away for an appointment, should not have happened and they vowed to fix the problem, for both the veteran and at the facilities in question in north G
-
Military suicides down from last year
While the total number of active-duty suicides was down for the first quarter of 2015, the Army had an increase.
-
Good — and damaged — brains: VA, DoD want both
A VA center has opened a brain tissue repository to study PTSD.
-
Vets used in secret tests make progress in court
The appeals court ruled the Army is obligated to provide the vets updated information on issues related to their health.
-
Study: Junior troops, women more likely to try suicide
The research found that age, gender, mental health, rank, deployment status and length of service are common factors in suicide attempts.
-
Law prevents some family members from suing the military
Federal courts have ruled that the 1950 Feres decision prohibits active-duty troops from claiming damages for military medical personnel’s mistakes.
