Jun 04 Service dogs helped ease PTSD symptoms in U.S. military veterans, researchers say By Carla K. Johnson, Associated Press Specially trained service dogs helped ease PTSD symptoms in U.S. military veterans in a small study that the researchers hope will help expand options for service members. Continue reading
May 21 Judge dismisses felony convictions of 5 former military officers in U.S. Navy bribery case By Associated Press A federal judge has dismissed the felony convictions of five retired military officers who had admitted to accepting bribes from a Malaysian contractor nicknamed "Fat Leonard" in one of the Navy's biggest corruption cases. Continue reading
May 21 Over 1 million claims related to toxic exposure granted under new veterans law, Biden announces By Seung Min Kim, Associated Press His administration said Tuesday more than 1 million claims have been granted to veterans since Biden signed the so-called PACT Act into law in August 2022. Continue reading
Apr 02 The VA has vowed to fix how veterans receive disability benefits for this burn pit injury. Critics say it’s taking too long By Dan Sagalyn Because the VA does not have a specific diagnostic code for constrictive bronchiolitis, most veterans with this condition are not awarded disability compensation. But a new revision to the system could change that. Continue reading
Nov 11 Watch 6:29 In Connecticut, these horses are helping veterans cope with the trauma of combat By Pamela Watts An estimated 15 percent of veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan suffer from PTSD and depression. For some, it’s the invisible wounds that take the greatest toll. A program at a farm in Connecticut is helping ease those struggles… Continue watching
Nov 11 Watch 2:07 A veteran’s story about the power of a haircut By StoryCorps Since the 1970s, a man known as Dreamer has been giving free haircuts to fellow veterans in Los Angeles. In this animated feature from our partners at StoryCorps, Dreamer speaks with his friend Paul Crowley about the day they first… Continue watching
Nov 11 WATCH: Biden pays tribute to America’s veterans at Arlington National Cemetery By Associated Press President Joe Biden said America's veterans are “the steel spine of this nation” as he marked Veterans Day during a visit to Arlington National Cemetery. Continue reading
Nov 10 96-year-old Korean War pursues Purple Heart medal after 7 decades By Steve Karnowski, Mark Vancleave, Melissa Perez Winder, Associated Press It can be a struggle for wounded veterans to get medals they’ve earned when the fog of war, the absence of records and the passage of time make it challenging to produce proof. Continue reading
Oct 02 Watch 6:35 Veteran exposed to toxic burn pits wins precedent-setting lawsuit By William Brangham, Dan Sagalyn Last week in Texas, a jury ruled in favor of LeRoy Torres, a former army reservist exposed to toxic burn pits. The landmark case is seen as a major victory for veterans. William Brangham discussed the verdict with LeRoy’s wife,… Continue watching
Aug 07 Watch 9:21 VA Secretary Denis McDonough discusses compensation for veterans affected by burn pits By Amna Nawaz, Dan Sagalyn Last year, President Biden signed the PACT Act which fundamentally changed the way veterans could get disability compensation for their war-related illnesses. More than 801,000 veterans and their survivors have filed claims since the act was signed. Amna Nawaz spoke… Continue watching