Science & Tech
Will Veterans' Data Ever Truly Be Secure?
The VA’s chief information officer told a House committee that the agency’s domain controllers are secure. By Frank Konkel
Policy
Walz Drops His Bid for Top Democratic Spot on House VA Committee
The former Army National Guard soldier faced pushback over seniority and a waiver that's allowed him to stay on the committee. By Billy House
Policy
New Bill Targets the Pensions of Misbehaving VA Employees
Rep. Jeff Miller wants to prevent senior executives at the Department of Veterans Affairs who are about to be fired from retiring with full benefits. By Kellie Lunney
Business
The Unemployment Rate for Post-9/11 Vets Still Tops the US Overall
A new study from RAND sheds light on the obstacles and complications in the way of ending what's become a lasting trend. By Kellie Lunney
Ideas
Is There a Better Way To Observe Veterans Day?
Other countries offer models for truly nationwide tributes to military service and sacrifice. By Edward Delman
Business
83,000 American Veterans Are Still Missing in Action
The Government Accountability Office estimates that up to 35,000 of them can eventually be identified. By Brian Resnick
Ideas
Improve the VA by Keeping It Simple
Cultural change at the VA has to go beyond the necessary initial focus on ethics and values. It needs to penetrate the bureaucracy. By Alex Nicholson
Ideas
How Three Veterans Uncovered the Iraq War's Biggest Untold Story
Abandoned Iraqi chemical weapons wounded at least 600 U.S. soldiers. Telling their stories would be no easy feat. By Alex Horton
Ideas
General Dempsey on How Americans Can Serve Together With Veterans
It’s time to move beyond yellow ribbons and welcome home ceremonies to a deeper understanding of those who have volunteered to wear the uniform. By Gen. Martin Dempsey
Business
Ahead of Veteran’s Day, VA Announces Major Reforms
VA Secretary Bob McDonald just announced a major overhaul of the government's second-largest agency. Will it work? By Ben Watson
Science & Tech
The Cyborg Medicine of Tomorrow Is Inside the Veteran of Today
Here’s why the future of human enhancement lies with the nation’s wounded veterans. By Patrick Tucker
Business
VA Secretary Says He’s Moving Fast To Remove Bad Employees
VA Secretary Bob McDonald is defending his commitment to holding employees accountable and firing them when necessary. By Kellie Lunney
Business
Veterans Exposed to Toxic Chemicals Fight for VA Benefits
Veterans who were exposed to toxic contaminants during their service are struggling to get benefits from the government. By Mike Magner
Business
Does the VA Have a Women Veterans Problem?
Both inside and outside of the department, there's one consensus: the VA has a long way to go to gain the trust of female veterans. By Jordain Carney
Business
Military Retirees Will Receive a 1.7 Percent COLA for 2015
The cost of living adjustment for federal and military retirees reflects a slight loosening of the fiscal belt, though it's still the third straight year the boost has been less than two percent. By Kellie Lunney
Business
Concerned About Retaliation, VA Wants To Restrict When Vets Can View Disability Claims Online
Officials are worried that some veterans could become violent if they believe that their disability claims are being denied. By Jordain Carney
Science & Tech
Preparing for Future Catastrophes, the VA Reaches to the Past
The VA wants a network for two-way radio communication and links to national wired, cellular and IP phone networks in case a crisis knocks out standard communications. By Bob Brewin
Ideas
Troops Need To Start Job Hunting Before They Leave the Military
Nearly half of veterans stay in their first post-separation jobs for less than 12 months. It’s time to change that. By James Schmeling and Nicholas Armstrong
Policy
VA Is Bracing for a New Front in the Agent Orange Battle
A group of post-Vietnam War veterans say their illnesses are tied to the herbicide. So far, Veterans Affairs isn't buying it. By Jordain Carney
Business