Category Archives: Veterans Services
CAVC Vacates Board Decision and Remands PTSD Case
The CAVC, in the case of Rogliano v. Shinseki, 11-1597 (2/27/13), Vacated a BVA Decision -->
Women in Combat–Requirement to Register for Draft?
Has the Obama Administration’s recent decision to lift the ban on women in combat, opened -->
Federal Circuit holds Veterans Cannot Obtain Service Connection for Chronic Diseases that are Not Listed as Chronic by Statute
Last week, the Federal Circuit, in the case of Walker v. Shinseki, 2011-7184, affirmed the -->
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 -->
Can veteran Hagel bridge gap between Pentagon and VA?
By Leo Shane III, Stars and Stripes, Published: January 30, 2013 If former Nebraska Sen. -->
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. -->