Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
Coverage of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in the Nexus archive.
- Study Flags Overuse of Antibiotics for Diverticulitis
A study found nearly all patients received antibiotics for diverticulitis at VA facilities despite guidelines against their use in uncomplicated cases. Over 33,000 outpatients were included in the retrospective cohort analysis.
- Dr. Janette Nesheiwat takes new role at Walter Reed treating Havana Syndrome: 'A profound honor'
Dr. Janette Nesheiwat, a former Fox News contributor and former surgeon general nominee, has assumed a new role at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center treating U.S. military personnel and veterans with Havana Syndrome, a condition linked to unexplained neurological symptoms. She emphasizes her commitment to providing compassionate care and highlights her family's military legacy.
- EXCLUSIVE: Trump-backed military vet mocked for disability ahead of Memorial Day: ‘Most shameful thing’
A Texas congressional race faces controversy as political ads mock Trump-backed veteran Carlos De La Cruz over his 100% disability rating, prompting condemnation from veterans. The Lujan-aligned PAC Protect and Serve accused De La Cruz of using his disability to avoid property taxes, despite his service in Iraq and Afghanistan and his role as a kickboxing gym owner. Veterans like Charlotte Neiner, a Wounded Warrior Project member, called the ad 'shameful' and a disgrace ahead of Memorial Day.