Latest "PACT Act" stories

VA to recoup nearly $10 million in mistaken bonuses to senior staffers

The money was designed to help retain employees with in-demand skills but was awarded improperly to 170 senior officials.

By Leo Shane III

23 hours ago

Total of overdue VA disability claims balloons to almost 300,000

The number of overdue cases hasn't been that high since 2014.

By Leo Shane III

2 days ago

Watchdog: VA may have overpaid millions in Gulf War Syndrome benefits

Investigators estimate that the Veterans Benefits Administration “prematurely” approved thousands of claims.

By Jaime Moore-Carrillo

2 weeks ago

More technical problems found with VA’s disability claims system

Nearly 90,000 cases filed through VA.gov have been delayed because of glitches in the department's system.

By Leo Shane III

2 weeks ago

Deadline nears for recent combat vets to secure free VA health care

The provision is another benefit included in the PACT Act signed into law last summer.

By Leo Shane III

4 weeks ago

Just hours left for vets to apply for retroactive PACT Act benefits

The original deadline was extended by several days because of technical issues with the Department of Veterans Affairs claims systems.

By Leo Shane III

6 weeks ago

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