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Trump pick to lead VA health care reopens fight over ‘choice’ for vets

John Bartrum, nominee to be VA Under Secretary for Health, said he wants more freedom for veterans to use medical care options outside the department.

By Leo Shane III

3 days ago

Research offers link between burn pit smoke and serious brain injuries

The findings suggest potential new reasons for mental health challenges of veterans exposed to toxic chemicals while in the ranks.

By Leo Shane III

6 days ago

D-Day veteran and TikTok star ‘Papa Jake’ Larson dies at 102

Larson was among the nearly 160,000 Allied troops who stormed the Normandy shore on June 6, 1944, surviving machine-gun fire when he landed on Omaha Beach.

By Angela Charlton, The Associated Press

7 days ago

VA leaders push back deadline for caregiver program changes to 2028

Some families could have been disenrolled from the caregiver benefits program in late 2026, but will now get two more years of support.

By Leo Shane III

9 days ago

VA’s #2 leader downplays political strife between Congress, department

Veterans Affairs Deputy Secretary Paul Lawrence said his relationship with congressional Democrats is strong, despite public fighting.

By Leo Shane III

9 days ago

Veteran and US citizen arrested by ICE warns it could happen to anyone

The Army vet was arriving at work when federal agents surrounded his car, broke his window, pepper sprayed him, dragged him out and arrested him, he said.

10 days ago