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GI Bill fix would ease financial reporting rules for colleges
Colleges and universities struggling to meet new reporting requirements on GI Bill benefits would get relief under a bipartisan measure introduced in the House and Senate this week.
Veterans unemployment rate under 3% for nearly all eras of service
The unemployment rate for veterans of every era since the Vietnam War fell below 3% in June, the first time those various generations of troops have reached...
Veterans have a higher rate of erectile dysfunction, study says
A recent Military Medicine study found that U.S. veterans are at higher risk for several physical and mental health issues, including erectile dysfunction.
Advocates call on veterans to serve as poll workers for upcoming elections
Organizers behind the new VetTheVote initiative want to get more veterans involved in American elections.
Veteran small business start-ups need more federal and community support, advocates say
Would-be veteran entrepreneurs planning to leave the military and launch their own businesses need more access to capital and support services to succeed in their...
Plan would give VA more power to protect GI Bill benefits in future national emergencies
When the Covid-19 pandemic in America forced many colleges to shift classes online, Congress granted emergency authorities to Veterans Affairs officials to ensure the changes...
VA to suspend all caregiver reassessments amid concerns about program rules
Veterans Affairs officials will suspend all annual reassessments of families in their caregiver stipend program, citing continued work into revising rules and policies associated with...
Despite promises of inclusivity, VA motto remains focused on men
In his first message to Veterans Affairs staff shortly after confirmation in early 2020, Secretary Denis McDonough promised to make the department more “inclusive” as...
VA claims backlog improves, but still sits far above pre-pandemic levels
After a spike in backlog numbers in recent years, Veterans Affairs officials have seen a steady decrease in the number of overdue disability claims in their benefits system...
How companies seek out veterans for employment
From service jobs to executive positions, there is no shortage of opportunities for those who want lucrative and meaningful work. So, how are companies filling...
