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Executive Order Directs Agencies to Expand Mental Health Resources for Veterans

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJanuary 10, 2018 2:43 PM 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 SmithNovember 30, 2017 12:15 PM 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 SmithNovember 17, 2017 5:20 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 SmithUpdated: November 17, 2017 5:24 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
Female military veteran on crutches

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 SmithUpdated: November 17, 2017 5:23 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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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. SmithNovember 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

FedSmith.com author Jeff NealBy Jeff NealOctober 17, 2017 12:45 PM Categories Agency News, Human Resources Leave a comment
Businessperson checking boxes next to employee icons on a screen

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. SmithUpdated: April 22, 2017 8:01 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

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?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithUpdated: April 12, 2017 5:55 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment
Cartoon depiction of a person sitting at a desk hidden behind stacks of paperwork holding up a 'help' sign

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

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMarch 6, 2017 10:37 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
Military veteran with his wife

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.

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