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Senators push VA to fix problems with vets’ toxic exposure claims
A group of Senate Democrats wants quicker action from VA leaders on solutions to some problematic toxic exposure disability claims.
McDonough wants VA to reach ‘every veteran in the country’
Veterans Affairs officials reached more veterans last year than ever before, but the department's leader said there is still more work to be done.
Million Vet Program nears millionth enrollment, eyes continued growth
The 12-year-old program has cultivated a massive database of genetic information for health researchers.
Leaders face questions over rent increases, spouse employment and more
Landlords' rent increases in lock-step with increases with housing allowances may be "a bit of the dark side of capitalism."
By Karen Jowers
Navy unveils new process to speed payouts for Camp Lejeune illnesses
Individuals can get up to $550,000 through the new process, but officials won't say exactly when the payouts will be sent out.
Just hours left for vets to apply for retroactive PACT Act benefits
The original deadline was extended by several days because of technical issues with the Department of Veterans Affairs claims systems.
Biden praises political unity at anniversary of the PACT Act
The PACT Act is intended to improve health care and disability compensation for exposure to toxic substances.
Important PACT Act deadline extended amid tech issues
The Veterans Affairs extended the deadline for retroactive PACT Act payouts amid online technical difficulties.
Officials urge vets to apply for PACT Act benefits despite tech issues
A year after a bill was signed to help vets exposed to toxic substances during service, officials are urging vets to apply for payouts before the deadline.
Opinion
Honoring our ‘PACT’ to veterans
This week marks one year since the PACT Act, legislation expanding health and disability benefits for veterans, was signed into law.
By Rep. Mark Takano