Veterans Urge Changes Before Expansion Of VA Caregivers Program
Veterans are warning that the Department of Veterans Affairs has not resolved serious flaws in the way the program is administered.
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Marines Who Fired Rocket Launchers Now Worry About Their Brains
The military is trying to figure out whether troops can sustain brain injuries from firing certain powerful weapons. Two Marines who used to shoot these weapons think they already know.
Senate Confirms Pentagon Official To Head Veterans Affairs Department
Robert Wilkie inherits a VA that is undertaking ambitious changes in the next year. The department has been in turmoil since Trump sacked his first VA secretary in March.
Trump's Uncontroversial VA Pick Sails Through Confirmation Hearing
President Trump fired his first VA secretary, and his first nominee withdrew. His next pick, Robert Wilkie, is a veteran and a seasoned Washington official.
Surprise! Trump Nominates Acting VA Secretary Robert Wilkie To Fill Role Permanently
Following the disastrous nomination of the president's last pick, Rear Adm. Ronny Jackson, veterans groups say they hope the embattled agency can finally get back on track.
White House: VA Nominee 'Deserves A Fair Hearing' As Senators Weigh Allegations
The president met Tuesday with Navy Rear Adm. Dr. Ronny Jackson, a White House official confirmed to NPR. The official said Jackson wants to keep fighting and that Trump supports his decision.
VA Nominee Accused Of Drinking On Duty, Improper Prescriptions, Sen. Tester Says
More than 20 military employees described a "toxic work environment" to senators and staff, the Democrat told NPR. President Trump says the decision to withdraw is up to Ronny Jackson.
Fired VA Secretary Says White House Muzzled Him
David Shulkin, the ousted Veterans Affairs chief, tells NPR that political forces in the Trump administration want to privatize the VA and that he was not allowed to respond to an ethics controversy.
For Veterans Mustard-Gassed In Secret Tests, Help Now Sits On President's Desk
More than two years after NPR revealed the U.S. government broke promises to World War II veterans whom it exposed to mustard gas, Congress has passed a bill to help them finally get compensation.
Do U.S. Troops Risk Brain Injury When They Fire Heavy Weapons?
Some modern shoulder-fired weapons produce blast waves powerful enough to rattle the brain. A $30 million study aims to help the military figure out how much blast exposure, over time, is too much.