Former election official fined for obtaining fake military ballotsA former Milwaukee election official convicted of misconduct in office and fraud for obtaining fake absentee ballots was sentenced this week.3 months ago
Veterans sentenced for role in $65 million insurance fraud schemeTwo members of a scheme to bilk a military health care program out of more than $65 million received sentences in federal court.By Jonathan Lehrfeld3 months ago
Court OKs lawsuit accusing VA of discrimination in disability claimsA federal judge rejected a government request to throw out a lawsuit accusing Veterans Affairs officials of discriminatory practices in disability claims.By Leo Shane III4 months ago
VA sets record for disability benefits delivered to women vetsA record number of women veterans are receiving disability compensation benefits from VA.By Jonathan Lehrfeld4 months ago
Advocates push for Congress to move long-stalled vets benefits fixThe Major Richard Star Act has wide support among lawmakers but has been stalled in Congress for nearly a year.By Leo Shane III5 months ago
VA will no longer send veterans’ benefits to multiple bank accountsThe change is expected to affect about 50,000 veterans currently using multiple accounts for their federal stipend payouts.By Leo Shane III and Jonathan Lehrfeld5 months ago