VA kicks off massive study of veterans’ deaths
Nextgov by Bob Brewin: The Veterans Affairs Department has kicked off a massive study in -->
Feb
Smartphone App for Parents Whose Kids Are Driving
We recently came across Canary, an iPhone and Android app promoting the dangers of texting -->
Feb
Can veteran Hagel bridge gap between Pentagon and VA?
By Leo Shane III, Stars and Stripes, Published: January 30, 2013 If former Nebraska Sen. -->
Feb
New York Hospital Patients Potentially Exposed to HIV and Hepatitis Through Reused Insulin Pens
On January 15, 2013, CBS News reported that more than 700 patients admitted to the -->
Jan
Military Leaders Lift Ban on Women in Combat
Fox News, Justin Fishel and the Associated Press: U.S. military leaders on Thursday formally lifted -->
Jan
Congress considering bills that affect veterans’ benefits, employment
By Leo Shane III Stars and Stripes Published: January 25, 2013 WASHINGTON – Despite Congress’ -->
Jan
Does Pentagon Need to do More to Understand Suicide Problem?
Washington Post, By the Ediorial Board: SUICIDES IN THE U.S. military rose in 2012 to -->
Jan
Report: New veterans showing Gulf War illness symptoms
By Kelly Kennedy USA Today Related: Gulf War & Health Vol. 9 Published: January 23, -->
Jan
Important Legislation Regarding Concurrent Receipt
Posted by Disabled American Veterans, 1/24/13: Please Contact Your Representative Today Take Action! On January -->
Jan
Wal-Mart hiring initiative targets new veterans
By Leo Shane III, Stars and Stripes Published: January 15, 2013 WASHINGTON – If you -->
Jan
Supreme Court Denies Hearing on Suicidal Veterans Turned Away from VA
Veterans for Common Sense, by Charles Sheehan-Miles: Washington, DC – On Friday, January 4, 2013, -->
Jan
More invisible wounds of war
Nextgov by Bob Brewin: The Veterans Affairs Department plans to add a new list of -->
Jan
VA’s Disability Claims Backlog Tops 900,000
Nextgov by Bob Brewin 12/28/12: The Veterans Affairs Department’s disability claims backlog edged above the -->
Jan
Sanders and vet groups warn against cuts to disability benefits
The Washington Post, Posted by Steve Vogel on December 19, 2012 The incoming chairman of -->
Dec
6 in 10 VA Claim Denials are in Error
For full article click here: 6 in 10 VA Claim Denials are In Error. Excerpts -->
Dec
Number of Chronically Homeless, Including Veterans, Drops in U.S.
This story was originally featured in the Los Angeles Times on December 10, 2012. Full story: Number -->
Dec
DOD lends staff to VA to address claims backlog
Leo Shane III, Stars and Stripes. Excerpts are below. For full Article: DOD lends staff to -->
Dec
PTSD’s effect on Female Veterans Studied
Full story: PTSDs Effect on Female Veterans Studied – By Drew Joseph Text is also included below. -->
Dec
Veggie Patch Recall due to Possible Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination
According to a FDA notice on November 30, VEGGIE PATCH® is voluntarily recalling two of -->
Dec
VA Registers “GI Bill” as a trademark
As an added protection for service members to prevent against scams and abuse, the VA -->
Dec
When the Fighting Stops
Interesting article in the Wall Street Journal on the difficulty our Veterans face in transitioning back -->
Dec