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FDA advisory panel votes against psychedelic therapy to treat PTSD
Panelists said they believe MDMA-assisted therapy is effective, but outstanding questions gave them pause in recommending its use to treat PTSD.
By Zamone Perez
VA home loans grow in popularity, but challenges for buyers remain
VA guaranteed more than 1.44 million loans in fiscal 2021, the most ever.
DoD killed off Troops to Teachers program that helped thousands. Advocates want to revive it
The 28-year-old transition program was ended eariler this month, but lawmakers may vote to restart it next year.
Need a job? Post-COVID, VA focused on expanding current programs, not creating new ones
VA Secretary Denis McDonough said officials want to plus-up current offerings for post-pandemic employment help rather than try to launch new initiatives.
Will ‘BRAC for VA’ lead to veterans hospital closures or building more clinics?
Department leaders are expected to announce the names of the new Asset and Infrastructure Review commissioners later this month.
VA to begin pilot programs to get COVID vaccines to all vets, spouses, caregivers
More than 33 million veterans and family members are now eligible to get the vaccine through VA.
Skepticism surrounds VA promise to draw down backlog of compensation and pension exams
Department officials have nearly 360,000 unfinished medical exams right now, about three times the pre-pandemic total.
A year into COVID pandemic, veterans halls ‘barely hanging’ on
Local bars and halls run by VFW and American Legion posts were already struggling.
Big six veterans groups ask Trump to fire VA Secretary Wilkie immediately
The groups' say they have lost faith in the ability of VA Secretary Robert Wilkie to lead the department.
How veterans can still serve after they take off the uniform
For many veterans, volunteering can work to ease the transition to civilian life. Here's a round-up of some VSOs veterans can volunteer for.
By Jared Morgan
Proposed law would eliminate benefits deduction for military retirees with combat-related injuries or illnesses
The Major Richard Star Act aims to eliminate a benefits "offset" which deducts military retiree pay by the amount of VA disability compensation.
By Dylan Gresik