Veterans, Montana Leaders push back on VA Report About Clinic Closures
Here in Montana, there are some big changes coming for vets' health care facilities in a new federal report. However, each of the above scenarios will take time to become a reality.
Changing Disability Rating Schedules for Respiratory, Auditory and Mental Disorders
The VA released a post today proposing changes to the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD) that directly affect the respiratory, auditory, and mental disorders body systems. Modern medical advances and knowledge would be employed to compensate Veterans more accurately under the changes.
'I just can't ignore it any longer': American Veterans Join the Fight in Ukraine
The US Marine who served in Iraq on two separate tours was discharged, got a civilian job, and thought all military service was over. The volunteer has been scheduled to go to Ukraine for another deployment. Some veterans had donated rifle scopes, helmets, and body armor to him.
Maine Gov. Proposes Saving Two Veteran Homes with $3.5M
Maine's governor said she would dedicate $3.5 million to keep veterans homes open in northern Maine.
Veterans Clinics May Close in New Mexico
Several clinics that provide services to veterans in New Mexico face closure after a new Washington, D.C. recommendation.
Veterans Misled into Taking Student Loans 'they didn't need,' Biden Official
Top student-loan official warns some schools are lying about the costs and terms of student loans.
Mills Proposes Plan to Prevent Closure of Maine Veterans' Homes
Gov. Janet Mills proposes to provide $3.5 million to bailout two Maine veterans' homes that are set to close.
Veterans Affairs Opens Research Center in Providence
There's a new research center that's going to improve veteran care in Providence.
Exhibit Debuts Outside Buffalo Library to Start Discussion About Veterans' Mental Health
In the Air Force Reserves, Rob Healy didn't hesitate.
Delaware Senate Passes Bill to Protect Younger Veterans' Pensions
Those living in Delaware will get more tax relief after the Delaware Senate passes a bill.
Vets says VA Wrongly Rejects Claims for Illnesses, Blame on Camp Lejeune's Contaminated Water
CBS News ran a report about children sickened at Camp Lejeune, and nearly two dozen veterans came forward to report the broken Veterans Affairs system. CBS News found doctors without expertise in relevant medical fields and vets who spent years fighting their cases.
Veterans Can Prepare for Life After the Military with Esports and Gaming
Military personnel and veterans don't have to limit themselves to video games and tabletop games, and they're becoming part of their culture, too. Gamers -- often called "esports" -- are used by the Pentagon to recruit younger people. In addition, Mitchell Reed, a former U.S. army missile defense officer, says gaming can also assist military veterans after they leave the service.