Veterans Law

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

April 9, 2023
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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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VA and AFGE reach tentative agreement to better serve Veterans and support VA employees

April 9, 2023
Law Cards - Legal News Summaries

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

April 9, 2023
Law Cards - Legal News Summaries

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

April 9, 2023
Law Cards - Legal News Summaries

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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VA lowers interest rates, makes housing more affordable for Native American Veterans

March 27, 2023

WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced that it has lowered the interest rate for VA Native American Direct Loans from 6% to 2.5%, making access to housing loans more affordable for Native American Veterans. 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 15, 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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Burn Pit Exposure and Military Airborne Hazards

March 3, 2023
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Northville, MI (Law Firm Newswire) October 5, 2022 – Active-duty military members are exposed to various airborne hazards through burn pits. Although most are closed now, common waste products include chemicals, plastics, or medical waste petroleum products. Veterans Affairs (VA) is concerned about the exposure to fumes and smoke from open burn pits and how…

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