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 -->
VA Registers “GI Bill” as a trademark
As an added protection for service members to prevent against scams and abuse, the VA -->
When the Fighting Stops
Interesting article in the Wall Street Journal on the difficulty our Veterans face in transitioning back -->
Finkelstein & Partners Goes Casual for the Animals
Firm Raises More than $500 for Hudson Valley SPCA The Hudson Valley Society for the -->
Meat Analysis Finds Drug Resistant Bacteria in Pork
On November 27, U.S. News & World Report reported on a new analysis by Consumer -->
How to Drive Safely as Speed Limits Soar
A 41-mile stretch of Texas State Highway 130 that connects Austin and San Antonio now -->