Military Veteran

Do Virtual Reality Benefits Carry Any Risks?

By Debbie Gregory. Researchers are exploring how Virtual Reality (VR) can help with everything from treating PTSD to overcoming addiction.…

9 years ago

Former Elected Official Resigns Over Exaggerated Military Service

By Debbie Gregory. Washington State Rep. Graham Hunt has resigned over accusations that he exaggerated his military record. He has…

9 years ago

Purple Heart Recipient Needs Further Proof of Service

By Debbie Gregory. The Department of Veterans Affairs has denied benefits to a World War II veteran in his 90s…

9 years ago

House Vote Reduces GI Bill Housing Stipend for Military Children

By Debbie Gregory. The House of Representatives approved a bill that would cut, by half, the housing stipend for children…

9 years ago

Bill Aimed at Clearing VA Backlog

By Debbie Gregory. A bill sponsored by U.S. Sen. Al Franken and Rep. Tim Walz aimed at tackling the Department…

9 years ago

Are For-Profit Colleges the Best Choice for Veteran Education?

By Debbie Gregory. A number of for-profit colleges have been characterized as preying on those seeing to use their veteran…

9 years ago

VA Budget for 2017 Addresses Increased Care and Benefits for Veterans

By Debbie Gregory. The 2017 VA budget will continue to support the largest transformation in VA history, expanding access to…

9 years ago

Cost of VA’s Electronic Claims System Worries Congress

By Debbie Gregory. The good news is that the VA’s claims backlog, a major source of embarrassment for a number…

9 years ago

A Growing Army of Caregivers

By Debbie Gregory. Family caregivers provide crucial support in caring for veterans. The Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act…

9 years ago

Human Hug Project Allows Marine Veterans To Pay it Forward

By Debbie Gregory. “It’s always a good time to hug a veteran. After all a hug is love wrapped up…

9 years ago