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Troops would get up to 7% pay raise under proposed defense bill

The White House's proposed budget for fiscal 2027 includes a pay raise for junior enlisted service members and other pay grades, ranging from 5% to 7%.

By Cristina Stassis

7 hours ago

Iran ‘skirmish’ has no effect on strong US economy, White House advisor claims

The rosy analysis was prompted by the monthly jobs report, which showed the jobless rate for all veterans came down from 4.1% in February to 3.9% in March.

By Richard Sisk

4 days ago

VA’s review of disability claims for fraud won’t include past filings, officials say

Using a Microsoft data analytics program, the VA program will use information gleaned from DBQ forms to identify patterns that could indicate fraud.

By Patricia Kime

3 weeks ago

Former Military Times Soldier of the Year Approved for Medal of Honor

Dockery earned two Silver Stars, one of which this authorization would upgrade by two awards.

By Hope Hodge Seck

5 weeks ago

Lawmakers revive push for veterans disability reform bill

The measure would allow medically retired military personnel to receive both their full retirement pay and VA disability compensation.

By Patricia Kime

5 weeks ago

VA to formally rescind controversial disability ratings rule

A policy requiring VA medical examiners to include effects of medication in assigning disability ratings is expected to be formally rescinded on Feb. 27.

By Patricia Kime

6 weeks ago