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May 3, 2016

Veterans' Groups Clash Over Proposed Changes to Military Benefits

Veterans' advocacy groups are clashing with each other over proposed changes to military retirement, health care and other benefits.

May 3, 2016

VA launches internal probe into Philadelphia office over handling of disability claims

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has launched an investigation into allegations of widespread mismanagement of disability claims at its Philadelphia office as it braces for a report from its inspector general.

May 3, 2016

Lawmakers say that it costs too much to fund higher education benefit for Texas veterans

They signed up to fight for their country, and the state of Texas promised to pay for their education.

May 3, 2016

Group Threatens to Sue VA Over Planned Pension Change

An organization of attorneys plans to sue the Veterans Affairs Department if the agency begins plans to means-test eligibility for pensions meant for low-income vets.

May 3, 2016

House veterans chairman says inspector general, others at VA impede congressional oversight

The chairman of the House Veterans Affairs Committee says the inspector general and other officials at the Department of Veterans Affairs are withholding reports from his panel, despite pledges to be transparent.

May 3, 2016

Father of Kayla Mueller speaks of her service at New Mexico conference

The father of an international aid worker killed while being held captive by Islamic State militants spoke about his daughter Saturday at a service organization's conference in New Mexico.

May 3, 2016

WWII veteran, 89, wounded in France receives belated Bronze Star, Purple Heart for his service

A World War II veteran from Rhode Island finally received the military honors he earned in combat while in the Army.

May 3, 2016

Jobless Rate for Post-9/11 Veterans Hits Record Low of 6.7 Percent

The unemployment rate for post-9/11 veterans fell to the lowest on record at 6.7 percent, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.,The February unemployment rate for post-9/11 veterans fell to the lowest on record at 6.7 percent. While still higher than the 5.5 percent national average for all workers, the unemployment rate for younger veterans was down from 9.2 percent the same month a year ago.

May 3, 2016

VA Chief Warns of Rising Cost of Caring for Younger Veterans

Veterans Affairs Secretary Bob McDonald told lawmakers that the department is on track to meet two lofty goals set by his predecessor.

May 3, 2016

G.I. Bill Proposal Would Help Veterans Receive Small Business Loans

A proposed modification to the GI Bill would aid vets seeking to start their own businesses.,A proposed change to the popular post-9/11 G.I. Bill would allow veterans to use their education benefits as startup collateral to start their own businesses.