Latest "veterans health" stories

Tinnitus, depression most common ailments in generational study of troops’ health

The Millennium Cohort Study is 20 years old.

By Meghann Myers

19 months ago

More than 2,000 Veterans Affairs patients have now died from coronavirus

About 17 patients a day have died from the fast-spreading illness over the last four months.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

What does success after service look like for our veterans?

Now is the time for our country to explore new approaches to caring for our veterans and aiding their transition back into civilian life, says the chairman of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee in this commentary.

By Sen. Jerry Moran

3 years ago

Ambitious VA medical records overhaul in jeopardy after department shakeup

Former VA Secretary David Shulkin has said the department was close to finalizing a contract just before he was fired. Now the deal is in limbo.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

VA publicly posts opioid prescription rates for all facilities

The move makes the veterans' health system the first in the nation to share information on how frequently the problematic medications are dispensed.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

White House officials looking into merging VA and Tricare health services

Lawmakers and veterans advocates are upset they have not yet been consulted on potentially sweeping health care changes for military members and veterans.

By Leo Shane III

6 years ago