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Texas man defrauded Tricare of $26 million to fund lavish lifestyle
A Texas man used money defrauded from Tricare for a casino-themed party and a gold-plated Tesla Cybertruck, among other expenses.
By Patricia Kime
Emergency fix for GI Bill payouts at colleges shuttered by coronavirus advances, but final passage uncertain
House lawmakers aren't sure when the measure could get a vote in their chamber.
Battling the coronavirus: VA’s telehealth experience is a new weapon against new virus
With its extensive experience with telehealth and its national footprint, VA should take a lead role in combating the coronavirus pandemic, says the author of this commentary.
By Kenneth W. Kizer
VA physician tests positive for COVID-19, treated patients before being quarantined
A physician is the first VA employee identified as having the novel coronavirus.
By Patricia Kime
As first VA patient dies from COVID-19, VA hospitals start barring all visitors
VA is monitoring 30 patients with confirmed cases or who are presumed to have a positive test for the novel coronavirus, COVID-19.
By Patricia Kime
Marine veteran faces federal charges in alleged VA business fraud
The veteran claimed she owned 99 percent of the business.
By Todd South
VA employee convicted in $19 million home health fraud
Defendant took $1.5 million in kickbacks for fake referrals.
By Todd South
Syrian war, rumbling into 10th year, still has global impact
In a world gripped by a pandemic, global unrest and a fast-moving news cycle, it can be difficult to remember that the war in Syria is still happening.
VA insists it can handle coronavirus pandemic
Lawmakers want more details on the department's virus response and whether more money will be needed.
Congress wants answers on contamination at former US air base in Uzbekistan
The lawmakers want a better response from VA and DoD about the extent of pollution on the base, known as K2, as well as the effects on service members.
By Patricia Kime
Trump administration right to proceed cautiously with Agent Orange benefit expansion
Expanding benefits for Agent Orange exposure despite continued gaps in research sets a bad precedent, say the authors of this commentary.
By Darin Selnick and Dan Caldwell