Posts tagged with ‘VA wait times scandal’

  • VetsHQ News Update

    Veterans news update for Sept. 24

    By on September 24, 2014

    VA finally acts for dependents on Camp Lejeune toxic water (VetsHQ) Finally, two years after Congress passed the Honoring...

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  • Veterans news update for Sept. 23

    By on September 23, 2014

    VA boss declines requests to retain Gulf War illness panelists (Arizona Republic) Veterans Affairs Secretary Bob McDonald “reaffirmed” the...

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  • Veterans news update for Sept. 19

    By on September 19, 2014

    Debate over veteran deaths could affect VA claims (Stars & Stripes) Although it seems certain that VA hospitals offered...

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  • IG Official Acknowledges Wait Times Contributed to Veteran Deaths

    By on September 18, 2014

    The House Committee on Veterans Affairs held a hearing on Wednesday, Sept. 17, "Scheduling Manipulation and Veteran Deaths in...

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  • Veterans news update for Sept. 18

    By on September 18, 2014

    VA officials acknowledge link between delays and patient deaths (New York Times) In a contentious hearing before Congress, a...

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  • Doctor At Phoenix VA Hearing: Report Is A ‘Whitewash’

    By on September 17, 2014

    Scheduling Manipulation and Veteran Deaths in Phoenix: Examination of the OIG’s Final Report House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, 334...

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  • Veterans news update for Sept. 17

    By on September 17, 2014

    Uber seeks to put veterans behind the wheel (CBS News) Veterans face many challenges readjusting to civilian life. One...

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  • Veterans news update for Sept. 16

    By on September 16, 2014

    VA lacks understanding of civilian adjustment, finds GAO (Fierce Government) Although the Veterans Affairs Department lists veteran wellness and...

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  • Veterans news update for Sept. 15

    By on September 15, 2014

    Obama push to hire veterans into federal jobs spurs resentment (Washington Post) President Obama’s push to hire military veterans...

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  • Veterans news update for Sept. 12

    By on September 12, 2014

    13 veterans’ unclaimed remains finally laid to rest (Stars & Stripes) Thirteen military veterans whose remains went unclaimed at...

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