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WASHINGTON, D.C. — In an impressive milestone, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has conferred its 1 millionth disability compensation claim under the PACT Act to our nation’s Veterans and …
One Million Milestone: PACT Act Delivers Unprecedented Support to Veterans Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — In time for Memorial Day, recent changes in VA benefits mean the US government will now reimburse veteran families up to $948 for burial or cremation costs. …
New VA Benefits Make Cremations Free for Veterans’ Families Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has been recognized as one of the top 10 fastest rising research institutions in North America by the prestigious Nature Index. …
VA Research Ranks Among Top 10 Fastest Rising Institutions in North America Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senators and Representatives from Pennsylvania have launched a concerted assault on the maladies beleaguering the Veterans Affairs Pittsburgh Health System (VAPHS), indicative of the prevailing discontent with …
Confronting Crisis: U.S. Legislators Urge Reform in the Veterans Affairs Healthcare System in Pittsburgh Read More
NEWTOWN, PA — Helius Medical Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSDT) has announced a new partnership with Lovell Government Services, a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, to provide its Portable Neuromodulation …
Helius Medical Technologies Partners with Lovell to Bring Innovative MS Treatment to Veterans Read More
PITTSBURGH, PA — In a shocking criminal case, 51-year-old Corey Mizell now faces six months of incarceration, to be followed by a two-year period of supervised release. This harsh punishment …
Pandemic Plotter Pitfall: Pittsburgh Resident’s Prison Penalty for Pilfering from Disabled Veterans and Pandemic Scheme Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A group of U.S. Senators, led by Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, is calling on the Department of Veterans …
Senators Urge VA to Improve Website Accessibility for Disabled Veterans Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Nine federal agencies, to uphold religious freedom and ensure equitable access to federally funded social services, have finalized a rule that reinstates essential religious liberty protections. These protections, …
Federal Agencies Restore Religious Liberty Protections for Beneficiaries of Social Services Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Veterans Affairs’ National Cemetery Administration (NCA) has taken a significant step toward addressing a long-standing racial injustice. In a February 22nd ceremony at Fort …
Correcting a Century-Old Injustice: VA Dedicates New Headstones for 17 Black World War I Soldiers Read More
COATESVILLE, PA — When retired U.S. Army Veteran Keith Dotts stood in the lobby of the Coatesville VA Medical Center (VAMC), his frustration was palpable. After taking time off work …
Veteran’s Frustration Turns to Satisfaction: A Tale of Care at Coatesville VA Medical Center Read More