U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

U.S. Rep. Tom Barrett and VA Secretary Doug Collins met with veterans in Eaton Rapids to discuss improving VA services, including the transition to an electronic health record system. Collins highlighted efforts to standardize VA policies, and Barrett noted challenges with record access for veterans. The visit also included presenting new awards to Vietnam War veteran Robert Haywood after his originals were stolen.

The family of Dominique McGeachy and her son Jerel McGeachy Jr., killed by Jerel McGeachy (a VA police officer), reached a settlement with the federal government. The lawsuit alleged VA negligence in allowing the officer access to an armory despite a protection order. Disciplinary actions were taken against VA officials, and the family will file motions to apportion settlement proceeds.

Vietnam veterans, including Art Gentry, continue to battle for U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits linked to Agent Orange exposure. The VA denies claims unless exposure is proven in specific 'presumptive exposure locations,' and Subic Bay, where Gentry served, is not listed, despite prior claims from 2002.

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is building housing for veterans at its West Los Angeles campus, but security challenges arise in an unincorporated area far from the nearest Sheriff's station.

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is building housing for veterans at its West Los Angeles campus, but security challenges have arisen in an unincorporated area located miles from the nearest Sheriff's station.

Marine veteran Maurice 'Reese' Burnley, paralyzed and receiving hospice care, faces VA benefit deductions to recover an overpayment the family disputes. The VA claims a lump-sum disability award was mistakenly paid to the Burnleys instead of their attorney, leading to financial strain and loss of a caregiver.

Firearms are used in approximately three-quarters of veteran suicides in the U.S., up from two-thirds in 2001, according to a new analysis of federal data. The report by Everytown for Gun Safety highlights that veterans account for nearly 20% of firearm suicide deaths nationwide despite comprising a small share of the population.

Firearms are used in approximately 75% of veteran suicides in the U.S., up from 66% in 2001, according to a federal data analysis by Everytown for Gun Safety. Veterans account for nearly 20% of all firearm suicide deaths despite representing a small share of the population, with firearm suicide rates rising 67% between 2001 and 2023 compared to 35% for nonveterans.

Firearms are used in approximately three-quarters of veteran suicides in the U.S., up from two-thirds in 2001, according to a new analysis of federal data. Veterans account for nearly one in five firearm suicide deaths nationwide, with the suicide rate among veterans increasing by 67% between 2001 and 2023 compared to a 35% increase among nonveterans.

Firearms are used in approximately three-quarters of veteran suicides in the U.S., up from two-thirds in 2001, according to a federal data analysis by Everytown for Gun Safety. Veterans account for nearly 20% of firearm suicide deaths despite representing a small share of the population, with firearm ownership rates among veterans (50%) significantly higher than nonveterans (20%).

Firearms are used in approximately three-quarters of veteran suicides in the U.S., up from two-thirds in 2001, according to an analysis of federal data by Everytown for Gun Safety. Veterans account for nearly 20% of firearm suicide deaths despite making up a small share of the population, with about 18 veterans dying by suicide daily, 13 of which involve firearms.

Firearms are used in approximately three-quarters of veteran suicides in the U.S., up from two-thirds in 2001, according to a federal data analysis by Everytown for Gun Safety. Veterans account for nearly 20% of firearm suicide deaths despite representing a small share of the population, with firearm ownership rates higher among veterans (50%) than nonveterans (20%).

Firearms are used in about three-quarters of veteran suicides in the U.S., up from two-thirds in 2001. Veterans die by suicide at higher rates than the general population, with 18 veterans on average dying by suicide daily, 13 of which involve firearms. The veteran firearm suicide rate increased by 67% between 2001 and 2023, compared to 35% among nonveterans.

Missouri lawmakers, including Rep. Dave Griffith, advocated for psychedelic-assisted therapy clinical trials to address veterans' PTSD and depression. A VA trial on MDMA-assisted therapy and President Trump's executive order to accelerate psychedelic research influenced their efforts, though legislation stalled in the Missouri Senate.

A compromise to fix Louisiana's 2024 veteran claims assistance law, which was ruled unconstitutional, failed in the 2026 legislative session. Senate Bill 208, aimed at legalizing unaccredited claims consultants, collapsed after a closed-door rewrite removed key provisions, leading to divided votes in the House and Senate. The dispute centers on whether veterans should pay unaccredited consultants for disability benefit assistance, with federal law requiring accreditation for such services.

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is launching a trial to study the safety and efficacy of MDMA-assisted therapy for treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in veterans. The research will also examine its impact on severe mental health disorders and alcohol use disorder.

Dr. Janette Nesheiwat, a former Fox News contributor and U.S. surgeon general nominee, has joined Walter Reed National Military Medical Center to treat military personnel and veterans with Havana Syndrome, a condition involving unexplained neurological symptoms. She emphasizes her commitment to providing compassionate, evidence-based care and highlights her family's military background.

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