The VA Finds That It Wrongly Denied Hundreds of Sexual Trauma Claims
Hundreds of veterans seeking treatment for sexual trauma they experienced while in the military had their claims wrongly denied by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Veterans Affairs
Uncertainty Swirls Around Trump's Department of Veteran Affairs
After the White House Chief of Staff John Kelly contradicted the official narrative around the previous secretary's departure, legal questions have sprung up about the current leadership of the department.
How Americans Can Do More for Retired Soldiers
Despite some positive trends, society needs to do more to help ease service members back into civilian life.
What McCain's Brain Cancer Tells Us About Vietnam Vets' Exposure to Agent Orange
The Republican senator never has sought to connect any of his health troubles, including prior bouts with skin cancer, with Agent Orange exposure and has a mixed record when it comes to compensating fellow veterans for wartime exposures.
Blue Water Navy Veterans Are Still Fighting for Agent Orange Compensation
Though most didn’t step foot in Vietnam, some 90,000 Navy vets who served offshore may have been exposed to the chemical brew and seek benefits. The battle is playing out in the courts and in Congress. It boils down to a comma.
Veterans Live Among Greater Diversity
Veterans buy homes in more diverse neighborhoods than the rest of us, a new study of Veterans Affairs loans suggests.
Get Caught Up on the Veterans Affairs Scandal
A round-up of in-depth reporting on the chronic problems facing the VA health system.
When the Violence Comes Home: How to Best Treat Female Veterans
Doctors consider how to respond to the domestic abuse of female veterans.
Giving Forgotten Veterans a Dignified Departure
The nonprofit Missing in America Project ensures the "last full devotion" for the nation’s honored dead, its military veterans.
War on Terror Promises Era of Persistent Conflict
The era of "persistent conflict," as the U.S. Army describes it, may redefine the meaning of "victory" on the battlefield.
The Rise of the Professional Military
Four decades ago, America decided to both maintain a large professional standing military and end the draft. The predictions of those who studied the matter then largely have been borne out -- and not for the better.
Higher Rank Predicts Better Health for Veterans
Retired military officers consistently report better health than their lower-ranking counterparts.
The Healing Power of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial
New research finds visiting the Vietnam Veterans Memorial helps vets suffering from PTSD. But a single visit isn’t enough.
Diverting the Mentally Ill From Prison Cells
Much of the money spent on the severely mentally ill is spent putting and holding them in prison.