Veterans involved in class action lawsuits over earplugs have been targeted. District Judge M. Casey Rodgers warned the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) last month that scam callers…
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USDA Makes Grants Available to Farmers, Ranchers, and Foresters
The funding will boost training, outreach, and technical assistance for underserved and veteran owners and operators across 27 states. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a total of…
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VA Seeks to Protect Veterans From Benefit Fraud
Online resource and outreach efforts are being made to protect veterans from scammers and promote benefit security. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has initiated a campaign to…
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VA Surpasses Fiscal Year 2023 Hiring Goal
The department hires more than 54,000 employees to sustain healthcare needs. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health officials announced they exceeded their fiscal 2023 hiring target of…
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DOJ Concludes Two State Veterans’ Homes Violated the Constitution
Inadequate infection control practices endanger elders and violate the 14th Amendment. The Department of Justice (DOJ) completed an investigation into two state veterans homes in New Jersey, concluding…
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VA Makes Benefit Letters Accessible to Blind Veterans
App or web browsers can now read the decision letter. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that the VA Health and Benefits mobile app is now compatible…
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VA Considers Addition of 3 Cancers to Toxic Exposure List
The department is reviewing the conditions for possible coverage under the PACT Act. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is reviewing whether three additional types of cancer should…
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The future research center will serve both veterans and non-veterans. The Department of Veterans Affairs announced the beginning plans for a leading-edge cancer care and research center in…
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VA Secretary Promotes Summer VetFest
Department launches public awareness campaign to get veterans signed up for retroactive benefits before August deadline. The Department of Veterans Affairs has launched Summer VetFest to raise awareness…
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Labor Department Expands Veterans Employment Program
The pilot program enhances job placement and support for those transitioning out of the military. The U.S. Department of Labor has expanded its Veterans’ Employment and Training Service…
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