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Senators push VA to fix problems with vets’ toxic exposure claims
A group of Senate Democrats wants quicker action from VA leaders on solutions to some problematic toxic exposure disability claims.
VA eyes more medical care for vets with toxic exposure issues
Officials will speed up portions of the PACT Act to allow enrollment of thousands of veterans into VA health care next month.
Disability payouts help some vets earn more than healthy peers
Veterans with low disability ratings see higher income than non-disabled peers, but individuals with significant health issues lag far behind.
VA workers face more mandatory overtime amid record claims processing
The backlog of overdue disability claims is expected to keep rising over the next year.
Concern about military toxic exposure injuries remains high among vets
Roughly four in 10 veterans think they may have been exposed to harmful chemicals or toxic conditions during their time in the service.
Vets advocates hail legal fee caps for Camp Lejeune water lawsuits
Justice Department officials will enforce limits on the fees that can be charged to veterans or family members formerly stationed at the Marine Corps base.
McDonough wants VA to reach ‘every veteran in the country’
Veterans Affairs officials reached more veterans last year than ever before, but the department's leader said there is still more work to be done.
9 military operations that sound like Taylor Swift songs
Perhaps Taylor Swift will name her next single "All-American Tiger."
By Sarah Sicard
Million Vet Program nears millionth enrollment, eyes continued growth
The 12-year-old program has cultivated a massive database of genetic information for health researchers.
The Army team that spots problems before they lead to a toxic climate
The Cohesion Assistance Team visits six to eight teams a year.
By Todd South