Executive Order Directs Agencies to Expand Mental Health Resources for Veterans
President Trump has signed an executive order to expand mental health resources for veterans transitioning from active duty to civilian life.
Veterans
White House VA Hotline Now Fully Staffed
The VA announced that its hotline for veterans is now fully staffed and running 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Bill Would Require Agencies to Pay Accrued Interest Resulting from Veterans’ Pension Payment Errors
Recently introduced legislation would protect veterans from having to pay back interest resulting from agency mistakes in the calculation of certain benefits.
Bill Would Allow Veterans to Contribute Disability Compensation to the TSP
Recently introduced legislation would give disabled veterans a new option for saving for retirement utilizing the TSP.
Veterans are Getting a COLA for Veterans Day
A bill recently signed into law provides a cost of living adjustment to veterans for some of their benefits.
VA Facing Fallout from Publicity and Scandals
A bill to change how care is provided for American veterans could substantially alter the role of the VA.
Use the Department of Veterans Affairs to Test Real Hiring Reform
The author says that the VA is the perfect testing ground for trying a new approach to hiring veterans.
President Signs Veterans Choice Act
President Trump has signed a law expanding access to health care for veterans outside of the VA system.
VA Appeals Backlog: Will Reform Plans Work?
GAO reviews plans by the VA to fix a large backlog of veterans appeals for disability compensation. GAO is skeptical the reforms will work without more efforts.
Legislation Would Provide a COLA to Veterans
A pair of bills recently introduced in the House would provide an automatic cost of living adjustment for benefits provided to military veterans and their families.