Hegseth, Collins promise fixes to post-military transition programsVA and Pentagon leaders plan to review veteran transition programs to ensure separating troops are getting the support they need. By Leo Shane III12 hours ago
Vets disability claims backlog down to 200K cases, a post-pandemic lowThe number of overdue disability claims rose to more than 400,000 cases after COVID-19 office closures and toxic exposure benefits expansion. By Leo Shane III13 days ago
VA errors in benefits payouts down, but still total more than $1.3BRecurring errors in VA benefits processing amounted to hundreds of millions in losses for U.S. taxpayers in fiscal 2024. By Leo Shane III2 weeks ago
Felon hid dead uncle in trash can to keep stealing his vets benefits A Missouri man has been charged with fraud and theft for concealing the death of his veteran uncle to continue collecting his disability checks. By Leo Shane III3 weeks ago
VA shifts survivors assistance office in effort to speed up benefitsOfficials hope to cut down on red tape for individuals seeking support and benefits after a veteran's death. By Leo Shane III3 weeks ago
Poll shows young vets unhappy with Signal leak, federal program cutsA survey of more than 1,400 Iraq and Afghanistan veterans found concerns across party lines about the White House's handling of national security issues. By Leo Shane III4 weeks ago