Tag: Veterans
Another Bill Targets VA Overpayment Errors
Another bill has been introduced to try to remedy overpayments made to veterans by the VA.
Trump Signs Executive Order to Eliminate Student Loan Debt for Disabled Veterans
President Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday directing the Education Department to more easily forgive the federal student loans of 100% disabled veterans.
Lawmakers Calling for Action After Veteran Suicides at VA Facilities
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is calling for more to be done to prevent veteran suicides after three former service members took their lives at Veterans Affairs facilities within five days earlier this month.
Senators Don’t Want Veterans to Pay for VA’s Benefits Errors
Legislation has been reintroduced that would shield veterans from having to pay back benefits they received as a result of the VA’s errors.
Former VA Official Sentenced for $2 Million Bribery Scheme
A former VA official has been sentenced for his role in a $2 million scheme in which he took bribes in return for enrolling disabled military veterans into schools.
New Law Allows Agencies to Pay Interest for Mistakes on Military Service Deposits
A new law would authorize agencies to pay interest to federal employees on mistakes made in calculating military service deposits.
Apple Launches Discount Program for Veterans and Military
Apple has launched a discount program for active duty military and veterans with discounts on many of its products including iPhone and Apple Watches.
VA Slams NBC News Story About Not Reimbursing Veterans Under GI Bill
The VA said in a statement that a story published by NBC News which said some veterans would not be reimbursed GI Bill benefits they are owed is false.
VA Says It Won’t Reimburse Underpaid GI Bill Benefits Recipients
Legislation Would Shield Veterans from VA Overpayment Errors
Recently introduced legislation would prevent collection of overpayment debt from veterans resulting from errors made by the VA in paying benefits.
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