Vietnam War conscientious objector falsified Silver Star award, defrauded VAJames Lyon, 80, admitted to submitting fraudulent documents to the VA, collecting over $124,000 in disability payments.By Eve Sampson7 days ago
VA facilities struggle to staff mental health, nursing, safety positions, watchdog findsMore than half of the Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers have reported severe staffing shortages, the Office of Inspector General finds. By Patricia Kime8 days ago
Proposed VA loan fee hike could make refinancing more expensive for some borrowersVeterans who refinance their homes through a VA-backed loan could face significantly higher fees under a proposal in Congress.By Natalie Oliverio8 days ago
Organizers break ground on education center at Pentagon 9/11 memorialOrganizers broke ground Saturday on a new visitor education center at the Pentagon's 9/11 memorial.By Patricia Kime9 days ago
OpinionShould $500M companies compete with service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses?A new SBA proposal could unintentionally weaken America's commitment to service-disabled, veteran-owned small businesses, a veterans policy expert writes.By Justin Brown13 days ago
DoD schools struggle to identify, support military children with learning disabilities, GAO findsA GAO review found gaps at multiple stages of DODEA's process for identifying and supporting students with specific learning disabilities.By Natalie Oliverio4 weeks ago