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VA Slams NBC News Story About Not Reimbursing Veterans Under GI Bill

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNov 29, 2018 1:48 PM | Updated: Dec 6, 2018 8:05 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

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.

Legislation Would Shield Veterans from VA Overpayment Errors

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNov 28, 2018 3:47 PM | Updated: Dec 6, 2018 8:05 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

Recently introduced legislation would prevent collection of overpayment debt from veterans resulting from errors made by the VA in paying benefits.

Does the VA Need a New Mission Statement?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNov 27, 2018 11:44 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

Should the VA’s mission statement be changed to be more gender neutral? Some in Congress think so and have introduced legislation to change it.

Some Young Veterans Need More From Government

By Jeff NealNov 15, 2018 4:22 PM | Updated: Nov 25, 2018 11:31 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

The author says that taking steps to hire veterans is one that can produce quality new hires within the federal workforce.

VA Announces Amended Regulations on Pensions

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithOct 31, 2018 10:53 AM | Updated: Nov 13, 2018 12:43 PM Categories Agency News, Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

The VA has announced changes to its pension regulations to help ensure that only veterans with a genuine need receive the benefits.

Veterans Impacted by Hurricanes Will Get Priority on Appeals Claims

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithOct 30, 2018 1:10 PM | Updated: Nov 8, 2018 11:29 AM Categories Agency News, Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

The VA announced it is giving priority to pending appeals claims for veterans in areas impacted by two recent major hurricanes.

Former VA Official Pleads Guilty to Bribery, Fraud Charges

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithOct 26, 2018 4:52 PM | Updated: Nov 4, 2018 2:45 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

A former VA official pleaded guilty to taking bribes in exchange for enrolling disabled military veterans in for-profit schools.

VA Announces Milestone in Modernizing Veterans’ Claims Processing

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithOct 25, 2018 10:51 AM | Updated: Nov 4, 2018 2:44 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

The VA announced it has reached a new milestone in its efforts to move paper veterans claims to a digital system.

CBO Estimates Costs of Veterans’ Pension Legislation

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithSep 24, 2018 10:51 AM | Updated: Oct 2, 2018 11:35 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

CBO offered an analysis of what it would cost the government to pay for computational errors affecting veterans’ military service deposits and pensions.

New Law Will Give Some VA Federal Employees Additional Paid Leave

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithSep 11, 2018 3:26 PM | Updated: Sep 18, 2018 7:33 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

A new law will provide disabled veterans in medical positions at the VA with additional paid leave to seek medical treatment.

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