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Pick to lead VA benefits work faces criticism over reform proposals

Several Democratic lawmakers argued nominee Karen Brazell’s non-answers about the potential for benefits eligibility changes should be disqualifying.

By Leo Shane III

4 days ago

Advocates lobby for new approaches to preventing veteran suicides

The Veteran Alliance for Legislative Outreach and Reform wants more research into psychedelic-assisted therapy and other unconventional treatments.

By Leo Shane III

6 days ago

VA hospitals pay for AI weapons scanners testers say are error-prone

VA continues to award contracts for pricey, "high-tech" weapons detection systems that the FTC and security specialists argue don't perform as advertised.

By Aliya Sternstein

11 days ago

White House officials to attend funeral of Afghan vet turned advocate

After Army Sgt. Michael Verardo was injured in Afghanistan in 2010, his family spent years pushing for better care for veterans and caregivers.

By Leo Shane III

13 days ago

Trump claims big jump in VA trust scores, but data shows modest gains

Patient satisfaction rates have improved steadily at VA in recent years, but Trump insists his changes have reformed the entire department.

By Leo Shane III

3 weeks ago

Hegseth fires Defense Intelligence Agency head, Navy leaders

The ousters have ramped up the Trump administration’s targeting of both military leadership and the intelligence community.

3 weeks ago