Toxic Exposure Screenings: Vets Report Spotty Follow-Up on Questionnaire Meant To Boost Health Care and Benefits

Confusing. Lackluster. Generic. A little bit of a letdown. Those are some of the ways veterans are describing toxic exposure screenings they've gotten at Department of Veterans Affairs health ... Read More

Massive Cyberattack on VA Vendor Puts Millions of Veterans’ Sensitive Health Data at Risk

In a significant breach of cybersecurity, the personal health information of up to fifteen million veterans was put at risk. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) disclosed that a cyberattack on ... Read More

Fight over VA toxic exposure funds could stall other vets legislation

Lawmakers are sparring over proposed changes to a fund covering the costs of veterans' toxic exposure benefits. Read More

Vets exposed to Agent Orange at US bases denied VA compensation

U.S. Veterans Affairs offers disability to Vietnam vets sickened by Agent Orange. But people exposed on U.S. bases have not been given those benefits. Read More

Senators push VA to fix problems with vets' toxic exposure claims

VA eyes more medical care for vets with toxic exposure issues Over ... create an official record of a health issue in a veterans file but not not make them eligible for any compensation. Higher ... Read More

More veterans eligible to enroll in the VA health care, Stutsman County VSO says

Veterans who were never deployed but were exposed to toxins or hazards while training or on active duty in the U.S. are also eligible to enroll. Read More

Toxic exposure screening for veterans offered at VA medical centers

Enrolled veterans can receive a toxic exposure screening at VA medical centers and clinics nationwide, including by phone or during virtual appointments. If you’re not enrolled but meet the… Premium ... Read More

W.Va. coalition announces intent to sue company over alleged clean water violations

A West Virginia nonprofit announced Friday that it intends to file a lawsuit against a chemical company in Wood County for allegedly violating clean water laws. Read More