Guidance needed for doctors treating DOD, VA patients exposed to jet fuel in Hawaii water, report says There are no known procedures to neutralize the effects of jet fuel exposure, and there's no clinical guidance for long-term treatment, researchers found.By Karen Jowers2 days ago
An Afghan man who worked with the US military dies in ICE custodyA cause of death is still pending from the Dallas County Medical Examiner’s Office. But the man's family said he was not ill.9 days ago
When veterans take the pen, war stories start to changeHollywood has never lacked war stories. But it has often lacked veteran storytellers telling them.By Clay Beyersdorfer3 weeks ago
Unemployment rates for veterans worsen amid civilian job market gainsWhile overall hiring increased by 130,000 jobs in January, post-9/11 veterans saw their jobless rates balloon to 5.8%.By Richard Sisk6 weeks ago
Bills seek to improve VA benefits for 9/11 survivors, other exposuresA House subcommittee on Tuesday discussed proposed legislation on illnesses linked to service-connected exposures. By Patricia Kime7 weeks ago
Veterans health shake-up, reforms to get underway in coming monthsThe reorganization of the VA health system should result in improvements to medical facilities, increased oversight and better access, officials said.By Patricia Kime8 weeks ago
