Vietnam War conscientious objector falsified Silver Star award, defrauded VAJames Lyon, 80, admitted to submitting fraudulent documents to the VA, collecting over $124,000 in disability payments.By Eve Sampson14 hours ago
VA facilities struggle to staff mental health, nursing, safety positions, watchdog findsMore than half of the Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers have reported severe staffing shortages, the Office of Inspector General finds. By Patricia Kime33 hours ago
Proposed VA loan fee hike could make refinancing more expensive for some borrowersVeterans who refinance their homes through a VA-backed loan could face significantly higher fees under a proposal in Congress.By Natalie Oliverio2 days ago
Organizers break ground on education center at Pentagon 9/11 memorialOrganizers broke ground Saturday on a new visitor education center at the Pentagon's 9/11 memorial.By Patricia Kime3 days ago
Americans mark 25 years since September 11 attacks amid enduring grief, reflectionTwenty-five years after the deadliest attack on U.S. soil, Americans paused to remember those killed and wrestle with the reverberating consequences.By Maria Tsvetkova, Idrees Ali and Joseph Ax, Reuters6 days ago
OpinionShould $500M companies compete with service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses?A new SBA proposal could unintentionally weaken America's commitment to service-disabled, veteran-owned small businesses, a veterans policy expert writes.By Justin Brown6 days ago