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Student vets seek mental health care more often than military peers

Researchers say the higher medical care usage rate reflects the stress on student vets and their willingness to accept help.

Native American veterans save millions after VA waives copayments

The VA said it exempted or reimbursed more than 143,000 copayments totaling approximately $2.5 million.

Veteran charities can’t keep pace with families’ requests for help

Community groups can't fully meet veteran and military families' asks for mental health help or financial aid.

VA staff are completing more claims than ever but still falling behind

A record pace for finishing claims in fiscal 2023 and so far in fiscal 2024 hasn't been enough to slow the department's backlog of cases.

Veterans jobless rate drops to lowest average in more than 20 years

For all of 2023, the monthly veterans unemployment rate averaged just under 2.8%, the lowest since at least 2000.

Marine veteran sues Justice Department for denying victim’s funds

The Iraq War veteran was originally awarded $20 million after years as an Iranian hostage, but the decision was reversed amid FBI allegations.

Unmistakable signs the Grinch is actually a veteran

The Grinch boasts a number of curmudgeonly veteran tendencies.

Paratrooper’s Afghan War book helps platoonmates tell their story

The author deployed in 2009-10 to Afghanistan with the 82nd Airborne Division.

First-ever provision for psychedelic studies included in defense bill

Any member of the military with either post-traumatic stress disorder or traumatic brain injury can take part in a clinical study.

Opinion

Why American business should be military ready

Businesses are grappling with the issue of underemployment and the retention of our nation's heroes. We can address this today.