Category Archives: Veterans Services
Veterans Group, government watchdog create VA whistleblower site
By Chris Carroll, Stars & Stripes: WASHINGTON — As Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki prepared -->
May
Second VA doctor blows whistle on patient-care failures
Dr. Katherine Mitchell talked about a “perfect storm” in the ER and her fears that -->
May
VA sued over PTSD claims related to sexual assault
By Jennifer Hlad, Stars & Stripes: Two veterans organizations are suing the Department of Veterans -->
May
The enemy at home: Veterans addicted and dying from VA pain pills
Whistleblowers say military doctors and VA have overprescribed powerful narcotics for more than a decade. -->
Apr
A fatal wait: Veterans languish and die on a VA hospital’s secret list
(CNN) — By Scott Bronstein and Drew Griffin: At least 40 U.S. veterans died waiting -->
Apr
All veterans eligible for VA dental coverage
Veterans Today, April 16, 2014: For the first time in history, the U.S. government has -->
Apr
Judge’s Surprise Ruling On Veteran’s Exposure to Toxic Chemicals On U.S. Military Base Called “Turning Point”
Many Veterans who served in areas other than the Republic of Vietnam during the Vietnam -->
Apr
A legacy of Pain and Pride
Written by Rajiv Chandrasekaran Published on March 29, 2014 More than half of the 2.6 -->
Mar
GOP slams VA: ‘Bureaucracy run amok’
By Bernie Becker(The Hill) President Obama should back a measure to streamline a Veterans Affairs -->
Mar
Iraq war vet introduces military suicide prevention bill
By Ashley Fantz (CNN) — The first Iraq war combat veteran to serve in the -->
Mar
No longer needed? Troops survive combat, then lose their jobs
By Gregg ZoroyaUSA TODAY For thousands of career-military troops who endured combat and family separations -->
Mar
Military’s Mental-Health Efforts Are Ineffective, Report Finds
The Wall Street Journal, by Shirley S. Wang Study Fails to Find Evidence That Programs -->
Feb
After Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, Brain-Injured Veterans Search for Solace
The Wall Street Journal, by Michael M. Phillips Returning U.S. Veterans Face Physical and Mental -->
Feb
VA Concedes Whistle-blower’s Allegations Were True, Including That It Ignored Veterans’ Suicidal Tendencies
By Jamie Reno: A government whistleblower who suffered retaliation from his agency has been vindicated -->
Feb
Success! Another VSG Win! Vietnam Vet awarded Retro Benefits of $55,588.00
VSG Represents Veterans NATIONWIDE. This Win was on behalf of a Veteran who resides in -->
Feb
Government concedes negligence in Legionnaires’ lawsuit
By Adam Smeltz and Brian Bowling: The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Published: February 4, 2014 House legislation -->
Feb
Bill Providing All Veterans In-State Tuition Passes House
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the House of Representatives passed the “GI Bill Tuition Fairness Act” -->
Feb
‘MyICP’ Gives Military Spouses New Career-planning Tool
By Terri Moon Cronk,American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Jan. 27, 2014 – Military spouses who -->
Jan
PepsiCo holding benefit for veterans
Stars & Stripes, AP Newswire: NEW YORK (AP) — PepsiCo Inc. is making a $1 -->
Jan
VA allots $600 million more to veterans program
Leo Shane III Stars and Stripes Published: January 14, 2014 WASHINGTON — Veterans Affairs officials -->
Jan
Shinseki says claims backlog is heading in ‘the right direction’
By Leo Shane III Stars and StripesPublished: December 29, 2013 For the first time since -->
Jan