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For first time, some burn pit victims will get presumptive status for disability benefits
An estimated 3.5 million veterans suffered some burn pit exposure overseas during deployments in the last 20 years.
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This week in Congress: Senate’s final work before summer break
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Aug. 2, 2021.
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Biden signs bill to fund National Guard Capitol security mission, Afghan visas
The bill reimburses the National Guard for the Capitol security mission and loosens some requirements on visas for Afghans who helped the U.S.
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Saginaw Grant, Korean War Marine veteran, noted Native American character actor, dies
Born July 20, 1936, in Pawnee, Oklahoma, Grant was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who served during the Korean War.
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$270 billion VA budget plan moves ahead, with an eye towards completion in early fall
The new fiscal year begins on Oct. 1, a deadline that Congress has rarely met in recent years for their budget bills.
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For thousands of disabled vets, this job training program may be better than the GI Bill
The Veteran Readiness and Employment program served about 123,000 veterans last year but may benefit even more.
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Masks again required at VA facilities as department considers vaccine mandate for all staff
Both vaccinated and unvaccinated staff will be required to wear masks indoors, in line with new CDC guidance.
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VA unemployment benefit would be protected under this plan
The Individual Unemployability program has been the target of proposed funding cuts in recent years.
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VA health care workers will be required to get COVID-19 vaccines to keep their jobs
Medical staff will have eight weeks to be fully vaccinated under the new rule.
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This week in Congress: House Armed Services turn for NDAA work
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of July 26, 2021.
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