Department of Veterans Affairs

IRRRL Facts for Veterans

By Debbie Gregory. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is often praised for the education benefits given to those who…

7 years ago

VA Allows Doctors to Discuss Medical Marijuana with Patients

By Debbie Gregory. Advocates of medicinal marijuana use for veterans believe in its effectiveness in treating chronic pain. Now the…

7 years ago

Pentagon Plans Changes to Post-9/11 GI Bill Transferability

By Debbie Gregory. While most people know that the GI Bill is administered and paid for through the Department of…

7 years ago

VA Faces Challenges to Implement “Forever” GI Bill

By Debbie Gregory. The Department of Veterans Affairs has said it is facing problems implementing some parts of the Harry…

7 years ago

Merger of VA and DoD Health Systems Being Considered

By Debbie Gregory. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides healthcare to veterans through medical centers and clinics owned and…

7 years ago

Lawmakers Want to Reduce the Number of VA Facilities

By Debbie Gregory. The Department of Veterans Affairs and the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs are taking a hard look…

7 years ago

Millions in Settlements Paid to Problem Employees by VA

By Debbie Gregory. You wouldn’t think doctors, nurses, and other medical workers would be classified as “problem employees.” But many…

7 years ago

Veterans Identification Card, Courtesy of Office Depot?

By Debbie Gregory. The Veterans Identification Card Act of 2015 was enacted so that veterans who weren’t entitled to military…

7 years ago

Will VA Scrap Ethics Law That Safeguards Veteran Students?

Debbie Gregory. Statute 38 U.S.C. 3683 is an ethics law that prohibits Department of Veterans Affairs employees from receiving money…

7 years ago

Protecting Veterans from High-Pressure Mortgage Refinances

By Debbie Gregory. After volunteering to protect their country, servicemembers and veterans are often targeted by disreputable forces at home:…

7 years ago