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Vets.gov or Veterans.gov?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 23, 2018 11:26 AM | Updated: Apr 30, 2018 12:07 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

Do veterans understand the differences between these two websites? One lawmaker is concerned they may not.

Should Congressmen Have Offices Inside of the VA?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMar 29, 2018 3:01 PM | Updated: Apr 6, 2018 8:09 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

One Congressman wants to make the process of opening Congressional offices inside of VA facilities an easier process after having successfully done it himself.

Executive Order Directs Agencies to Expand Mental Health Resources for Veterans

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJan 10, 2018 2:43 PM | Updated: Jan 18, 2018 10:27 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

President Trump has signed an executive order to expand mental health resources for veterans transitioning from active duty to civilian life.

White House VA Hotline Now Fully Staffed

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNov 30, 2017 12:15 PM | Updated: Dec 8, 2017 9:55 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

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

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNov 17, 2017 5:20 PM | Updated: Nov 27, 2017 3:56 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

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

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNov 11, 2017 1:38 PM | Updated: Nov 17, 2017 5:24 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

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

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNov 11, 2017 6:45 AM | Updated: Nov 17, 2017 5:23 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

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

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithNov 7, 2017 3:15 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

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

By Jeff NealOct 17, 2017 12:45 PM | Updated: Oct 29, 2017 12:18 PM Categories Agency News, Human Resources Leave a comment

The author says that the VA is the perfect testing ground for trying a new approach to hiring veterans.

President Signs Veterans Choice Act

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApr 19, 2017 1:30 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

President Trump has signed a law expanding access to health care for veterans outside of the VA system.

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