The Lebanon VA medical center received positive reviews from three separate external inspections recently. The inspections were performed by the Joint Commission, the Long Term Care Institute and the Veterans Administration Central Office. “We welcome… Read More
The head of the state Department of Veterans’ Services has ordered all towns and cities to fall in line with its own interpretation of a benefit payment law that had been the subject of disagreement… Read More
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The rural setting of the Hot Springs Veterans Affairs Medical Center would make it an excellent place for treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder, U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., said Monday at a Rapid City press… Read More
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Hartford Senate Democrats in Connecticut are pushing for retired veterans to be fully exempt from the states income tax. The legislators made their case Tuesday during a news conference and public testimony at a hearing… Read More
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A much-heralded program aimed at speeding up access to medical treatment by allowing some patients to obtain care outside the Department of Veterans Affairs system has gotten off to a slow start. In the San… Read More
U.S. Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., added his support Tuesday to establishing a Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic somewhere in Sussex County to serve veterans living in the northwestern corner of the state. The idea of a… Read More
Local veterans had a chance to voice their concerns and ask questions at a veterans town hall meeting sponsored by Congressman Mark Amodei on Tuesday. There was also discussion about proposed cuts to military benefits… Read More
The Waco Veterans Affairs Medical Centers name and brand soon will be officially linked to a local World War II hero. The hospital is holding a renaming ceremony Thursday to formally become the Doris Miller… Read More
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Scott LoBaido doesn’t like to cry. But when it comes to veterans, the Grasmere resident wears his heart on his sleeve. “It’s close to my heart,” LoBaido said of the sacrifices… Read More
LANSING In an effort to help about 30,000 military veterans in the tri-county area access medical benefits, the state has implemented a Veterans Community Action Team for Ingham, Eaton and Clinton counties. The Michigan Veterans… Read More