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Supreme Court to hear another major veterans benefits case this fall
The high court will consider whether VA officials are properly reviewing benefits decisions that deny veterans medical help.
Guard, reserve troops get fewer veterans disability claims approved
A government watchdog found that active-duty troops had their VA disability claims approved at much higher rates than part-time personnel.
Wounds new and old threaten a fresh start for Afghan veterans in US
For many Afghan evacuees, the stresses of refugee life continue to exacerbate the traumas of combat two years after their arrival.
Binge drinking, alcohol abuse remains significant challenge for vets
A new RAND study found high rates of problems with alcohol among veterans of of every era.
Lawmakers push for burn pit benefits related to Kosovo deployments
Senate lawmakers are pushing VA officials to look into toxic exposure injuries among troops who deployed to Kosovo.
Fisher House awards $250K in grants to nonprofit military programs
This year’s recipients of the Fisher Service Award include a nationwide program helping terminally-ill troops and veterans fulfill their dreams.
TRICARE won’t cover over-the-counter birth control pill
A new pill could ease access to birth control for troops and dependents.
Army Silver Star recipient from WWII receives French Legion of Honor
John Gojmerac was also wounded twice as he fought through Italy, France and then Germany.
By Davis Winkie
Fixes could cut months off wait for vets’ fire-damaged service records
An inspector general report said frequent procedural mistakes are adding months to elderly veterans' wait for military records.
Military transition classes improving, but attendance still lags
More than half of troops leaving the military last year skipped out on mandatory two-day transition classes.
How this Army unit’s new program is driving down bad behavior
Chaplains, master fitness trainers and a focus on unit pride, team-building events improved a range of individual and unit statistics.
By Todd South