VA to research link between PFAS chemicals and kidney cancerThe move could eventually lead to fast-track disability benefits for thousands of veterans.By Leo Shane III4 weeks ago
US Navy shipbuilder Austal USA to pay $24M to settle fraud probeThe Justice Department said Austal USA conspired to mislead shareholders and investors about its financial condition.8 weeks ago
Army Reserve officer sentenced for ripping off Gold Star families“Heartless and despicable don’t even begin to sum up his crimes," an FBI agent said after Caz Craffy was sentenced to 12 years behind bars this week.By Jonathan Lehrfeld2 months ago
Vets’ PACT Act claims continue to rise, two years after law’s passageMore than 1 million disability claims related to military toxic exposure have been approved in the first two years of the veterans benefits legislation.By Leo Shane III2 months ago
Vets may see only a small cost-of-living boost in benefits next year An outside watchdog estimates the benefits adjustment will be less than 3% in 2025.By Leo Shane III2 months ago
VA to expand benefits access for US vets of K2 Uzbekistan baseRoughly three-quarters of the 16,000 known U.S. veterans who served at K2 in Uzbekistan are already receiving some disability benefits, the VA said.By Jonathan Lehrfeld2 months ago