Veterans Law

VA, NIH launch study of Gulf War Illness

April 17, 2023
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Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs and National Institutes of Health began a joint, five-year study that aims to explain the chronic symptoms of Gulf War Illness. The study may lead to more definitive diagnostic criteria for Gulf War Illness, development of new diagnostic testing, and potential treatments. Read more from the VA: Read More

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VA, NIH launch study of Gulf War Illness

April 17, 2023
Law News Today

Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs and National Institutes of Health began a joint, five-year study that aims to explain the chronic symptoms of Gulf War Illness. The study may lead to more definitive diagnostic criteria for Gulf War Illness, development of new diagnostic testing, and potential treatments. Read more from the VA: Read More

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VA, NIH launch study of Gulf War Illness

April 17, 2023
Law News Today

Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs and National Institutes of Health began a joint, five-year study that aims to explain the chronic symptoms of Gulf War Illness. The study may lead to more definitive diagnostic criteria for Gulf War Illness, development of new diagnostic testing, and potential treatments. Read more from the VA: Read More

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VA and AFGE reach tentative agreement to better serve Veterans and support VA employees

April 9, 2023

WASHINGTON – Today, VA reached a tentative agreement with the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) – the union that represents more than 291,000 Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) employees – on a master bargaining agreement. Read more from the VA: Read More

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New VA Mission Statement recognizes sacred commitment to all Veterans, their families, caregivers and survivors

March 16, 2023

WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced an updated version of its 1959 mission statement. The new mission statement is: ‘To fulfill President Lincoln’s promise to care for those who have served in our nation’s military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors.’ Read more from the VA: Read More

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VA announces goal to house 38,000+ Veterans experiencing homelessness in 2023

March 15, 2023

Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced its 2023 goals for preventing and ending Veteran homelessness. Read more from the VA: Read More

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New Breakthrough Research for PTSD Shows Early Promising Results

March 14, 2023
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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is one of the most common afflictions military service personnel incur while on active duty. Ongoing research to help treat PTSD makes slow progress each year. The latest potential breakthrough is combining ketamine and psychotherapy. While not without some drawbacks, initial results indicate it may have promise. The latest research in…

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President Biden fiscal year 2024 budget proposes historic investments in Veterans, their families, caregivers and survivors

March 9, 2023

Today, the Biden-Harris administration released the president’s budget for fiscal year 2024. This budget proposes critical resources to help VA serve all Veterans, their families, caregivers, and survivors as well as they have served their country. Read more from the VA: Read More

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VA Introduces Login.gov for Seamless Experience Across Multiple Platforms

March 3, 2023
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Northville, MI (Law Firm Newswire) September 30, 2022 – Login.gov is the latest in technological innovations being put to good use by Veterans Affairs (VA). Given the number of websites, it was time to simplify access to make the user experience easier for website visitors. Having one login that does it all allows veterans to…

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PACT Act and Care Benefits Changing for Vets and Their Families

March 3, 2023
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Northville, MI (Law Firm Newswire) October 11, 2022 – The President recently signed the PACT Act. The new law provides care and benefits to veterans and survivors exposed to toxic water contaminants. There are 23 presumptive conditions under the PACT Act. Veterans and their families were eligible for benefits effective August 10, 2022. In what…

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