For the thousands of veterans seeking a college education, a new federal law has provided them with the opportunity to continue to do so. Read More »
Archive for November, 2015
Local businesses look to help veterans transition into civilian life
D.A.V Charities of Central California and Segs4Vets recently honored victims of Operation Enduring Freedom by awarding them brand new Segways at a California Valley golf tournament. Read More »
PTSD is a major factor in veteran violence, but issues run deeper
Researchers connect violent behavior from veterans with PTSD but say reasons for erratic behavior often go much deeper. Read More »
VA Secretary Robert McDonald under pressure to live up to lofty promises
VA Secretary Robert McDonald is under pressure to fix the VA, something he promised to do this past summer. Read More »
Women struggling to readjust to life outside military due to a lack of support groups
According to a new report by the Disabled American Veterans, women have a much more difficult time than men readjusting to life outside of the military. Read More »
Veterans exposed to burn pits still looking to be compensated for health problems
When a war ends, does it actually end? Many U.S. veterans who served in Iraq in the early 2000s are finding out it doesn’t. Read More »
Senator requesting Attorney General to investigate two VA officials for illegal interoffice moves
Senator Richard Blumenthal has urged Attorney General Loretta Lynch to investigate illegal relocation schemes within the VA. Read More »
Widow seeking compensation for husband’s death as a result of Agent Orange
Deeni Tarre of Dravosburg is fighting the VA because she never received compensation for her husband’s death. Read More »
Assisted living administrator stole over $300,000 from a Vietnam War veteran
Denise M. Bailey was arraigned and sentenced to one year in prison and two years of supervised release for stealing money from a Vietnam War veteran. Read More »
VA St. Paul regional director illegally transferred herself to new position
The IG has reported that Kimberly Graves has illegally directed her transfer to a new position to reduce responsibilities but maintain the same level of pay. Read More »