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Basic Military Health Records to be Online by End of Year

Stars & Stripes, by Leo Shane III, WASHINGTON — All veterans and servicemembers will have -->

VA kicks off massive study of veterans’ deaths

Nextgov by Bob Brewin: The Veterans Affairs Department has kicked off a massive study in -->

Smartphone App for Parents Whose Kids Are Driving

We recently came across Canary, an iPhone and Android app promoting the dangers of texting -->

Can veteran Hagel bridge gap between Pentagon and VA?

By Leo Shane III, Stars and Stripes, Published: January 30, 2013 If former Nebraska Sen. -->

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 -->

Military Leaders Lift Ban on Women in Combat

Fox News, Justin Fishel and the Associated Press: U.S. military leaders on Thursday formally lifted -->

Congress considering bills that affect veterans’ benefits, employment

By Leo Shane III Stars and Stripes Published: January 25, 2013 WASHINGTON – Despite Congress’ -->

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 -->

Report: New veterans showing Gulf War illness symptoms

By Kelly Kennedy USA Today Related: Gulf War & Health Vol. 9 Published: January 23, -->

Important Legislation Regarding Concurrent Receipt

Posted by Disabled American Veterans, 1/24/13: Please Contact Your Representative Today Take Action! On January -->

Wal-Mart hiring initiative targets new veterans

By Leo Shane III, Stars and Stripes Published: January 15, 2013 WASHINGTON – If you -->

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, -->

More invisible wounds of war

Nextgov by Bob Brewin: The Veterans Affairs Department plans to add a new list of -->

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 -->

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 -->

6 in 10 VA Claim Denials are in Error

For full article click here: 6 in 10 VA Claim Denials are In Error.  Excerpts -->

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 -->

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 -->

PTSD’s effect on Female Veterans Studied

Full story: PTSDs Effect on Female Veterans Studied – By Drew Joseph Text is also included below. -->

Veggie Patch Recall due to Possible Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination

According to a FDA notice on November 30, VEGGIE PATCH® is voluntarily recalling two of -->