Veterans News

  • Despite links to Agent Orange, hypertension still not considered presumptive by VA

    By on January 24, 2018

    Herbicide Exposure and Vietnam Service are linked to Hypertension (high blood pressure), according to multiple studies. Unfortunately, the VA...

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  • Study: CPAP helps vets with PTSD and obstructive sleep apnea

    By on February 27, 2017

    For veterans with PTSD and obstructive sleep apnea, a new study has spotlighted treatment with a continuous positive airway...

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    Veterans News – February 15, 2017

    By on February 15, 2017

    VA disability claims backlog grows despite paperless fix (Military.com) Officials from the Veterans Affairs Department were pressed Tuesday to...

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    Veterans News – February 10, 2017

    By on February 10, 2017

    ‘Vets continue to die’: Phoenix hospital at center of VA scandal ranked among nation’s worst (Fox News) Three years...

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    Veterans News – February 2, 2017

    By on February 2, 2017

    Trump’s VA nominee pledges not to privatize department (The Wall Street Journal) President Donald Trump’s nominee for secretary of...

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    Veterans News – January 31, 2017

    By on January 31, 2017

      Trump’s pick to lead VA isn’t a veteran. Does that matter? (MilitaryTimes) For the last 94 years, every...

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    Veterans News – January 17, 2017

    By on January 27, 2017

    Guam governor orders EPA to test for traces of Agent Orange (Stars and Stripes) Guam’s Environmental Protection Agency has...

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  • 2017 DIC COLA Announced

    By on January 24, 2017

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for the Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC)...

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    Veterans News – January 18, 2017

    By on January 18, 2017

    Veterans exposed to contaminated water at Marine base to receive disability benefits (Huffington Post) The Obama administration has agreed...

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    Veterans News – January 11, 2017

    By on January 11, 2017

    Trump announces David Shulkin as pick for secretary of Veterans Affairs (NPR) President-elect Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he...

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