Troops who refuse COVID vaccines won’t be guaranteed veterans benefits, officials warnLocal commanders will decide whether to give other-than-honorable dismissals to individuals who refuse the vaccine.By Leo Shane III2 years ago
VA begins punitive actions against unvaccinated staff Employees who refuse to get the COVID-19 vaccine will face counseling first, then escalating punishments until they are fired.By Leo Shane III2 years ago
COVID vaccine mandate endangers military readiness, top Republican lawmaker claimsSenate Armed Services ranking member Jim Inhofe is demanding the military immediately drop the requirement to ensure troops aren't booted from the ranks because of vaccine concerns.By Leo Shane III2 years ago
VA staff have a few days left to get COVID vaccines or get firedTens of thousands of staffers either have not started the vaccine regiment yet or have not filed paperwork showing their vaccine status.By Leo Shane III2 years ago
Dishonorable discharges for vaccine refusal would be blocked under congressional proposalThe plan is included in the House Armed Services Committee's version of the annual defense authorization bill.By Leo Shane III2 years ago
VA health care workers will be required to get COVID-19 vaccines to keep their jobsMedical staff will have eight weeks to be fully vaccinated under the new rule.By Leo Shane III2 years ago
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