Smoking Ban at VA Hospitals Will Soon Apply to Employees, Too
The policy initially exempted employees, but now they must comply by January 2020.
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VA Turns to 'Hackathons' to Solve Health Care Challenges
A series of "hackathons" aims to bring creative solutions to VA health care services.
Lawmakers Push for Quick Fix for Veterans Wrongly Billed for $53M in Emergency Care
More than 30 lawmakers from both parties pressed VA Secretary Robert Wilkie for a solution.
Thousands of Vets May Have Wrongly Been Billed for Emergency Care
The VA Inspector General estimates over 17,000 veterans were negatively affected.
VA Claims Progress on Health Records System, But Can’t Account for Money Spent
The GAO believes the cost for the VA's health records system is greater than estimated.
VA Has Signed Up 5,000 Urgent Care Providers Nationwide Since Mission Act
It's still looking for 2,000 more to fill gaps in coverage.
Veterans Win with Trump Administration's MISSION Act Reforms
"The MISSION Act reflects the president's vision that veterans need to be at the center of their health care decisions."
5 Years After Nationwide Scandal, VA Still Struggles to Track Wait Times
The department says a new system due in 2021 will solve many of its issues.
Medal of Honor Recipient Dakota Meyer Launches GoFundMe for PTSD Treatment
The Marine veteran launched the GoFundMe.com effort on July 9 to promote the stellate ganglion block treatment.
Federal Cannabis Policies Are Hurting Veterans. Here's How to Fix Them
Veterans face a number of challenging issues on the cannabis front, thanks to outdated federal laws and regulations.
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Defense Department Officials: All CBD Products Forbidden to Troops
Despite the growing number of edibles, oils and tinctures containing cannabidiol, this substance remains off limits.
Vision and Disaster: The Complex Legacy of CNO Adm. John Richardson
The cerebral former head of Naval Nuclear Propulsion has served through a period of service calamity and upheaval.
4 Super Hornets Damaged in Carrier Landing Gone Wrong
An E-2D Hawkeye struck two aircraft and sent debris flying into two others in a Class A mishap on the USS Abraham Lincoln.
Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps Warned After Burning Troops with Lighter
Sgt. Francis Frazier was cleared of hazing allegations but got a non-punitive letter of caution for poor leadership.
Boeing Wins Contract Worth Nearly $1 Billion to Replace Remaining A-10 Wings
The effort is known as the "A-10-Thunderbolt II Advanced-Wing Continuation Kit," or ATTACK, program.