by Rikki Almanza | Apr 24, 2024
U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) is urging the VA to conduct a thorough review of the quality of its privatized disability benefits examinations. This call comes in response to what she characterizes as troubling accounts of insufficient and unprofessional...
by Rikki Almanza | Mar 1, 2024
A recent study conducted by non-profit Disabled American Veterans, or DAV, revealed a concerning trend: Women Veterans are facing a disproportionately high rate of suicide compared to their male counterparts and civilians. From 2020 to 2021, the suicide rate among...
by Rikki Almanza | Feb 7, 2024
The National Salute to Veteran Patients is an annual event observed during the week of Feb. 14 to honor Veterans receiving care at VA medical facilities. This year, it occurs from Feb. 11 to 17. While the origins of the National Salute remain somewhat unclear,...
by Rikki Almanza | Oct 31, 2023
The VA has launched a $1 million competition known as the Artificial Intelligence Tech Sprint to address health care worker burnout. This nationwide challenge invites innovators to develop AI-powered solutions to alleviate burnout among healthcare...
by Christian Southards | Aug 22, 2023
The next major PACT Act deadline for some Veterans is slated for Sept. 30, 2023. A special enrollment period will allow eligible Veterans to bypass the normal application process for VA benefits and enroll directly in VA health care. To be eligible, the...
