/tags/department-of-veterans-affairs Department of Veterans Affairs en-US Copyright Sun, 31 Mar 2024 19:51:19 GMT /2024-03-31/all-veterans-exposed-to-hazards-now-eligible-for-va-health-care In sweeping expansion of benefits, veterans exposed during service to hazards, from chemicals to asbestos and more, are eligible for VA medical care. Sun, 31 Mar 2024 19:51:19 GMT /2024-03-31/all-veterans-exposed-to-hazards-now-eligible-for-va-health-care Shay Frank /2022-03-02/ohio-state-va-study-explores-long-term-health-effects-of-exposure-to-burn-pits Researchers at The Ohio State University are working with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to better understand how burn pits impact the health of service members. Wed, 02 Mar 2022 18:34:24 GMT /2022-03-02/ohio-state-va-study-explores-long-term-health-effects-of-exposure-to-burn-pits Matthew Rand /news/2018-10-15/va-spends-millions-to-guard-confederate-monuments-including-in-ohio After last year's deadly clash between white nationalists and counter-protesters in Charlottesville, Virginia, the federal government quietly spent… Mon, 15 Oct 2018 16:24:25 GMT /news/2018-10-15/va-spends-millions-to-guard-confederate-monuments-including-in-ohio Jim Salter /news/2018-04-27/sen-brown-criticizes-trump-administration-for-veterans-affairs-debacle Sen. Sherrod Brown says the Trump administration cost the Veterans Affairs and veterans valuable time through the firing of former VA Secretary David… Fri, 27 Apr 2018 13:39:30 GMT /news/2018-04-27/sen-brown-criticizes-trump-administration-for-veterans-affairs-debacle M.L. Schultze /news-partners/2018-04-26/ronny-jackson-withdraws-as-va-nominee Jackson decried "baseless and anonymous attacks on my character and integrity," following detailed accusations including improper prescribing of drugs and wrecking a government vehicle while drunk. Thu, 26 Apr 2018 12:03:52 GMT /news-partners/2018-04-26/ronny-jackson-withdraws-as-va-nominee Jessica Taylor, Brian Naylor /2018-04-24/va-nominee-accused-of-drinking-on-duty-improper-prescriptions-sen-tester-says More than 20 military employees described a "toxic work environment" to senators and staff, the Democrat told NPR. President Trump says the decision to withdraw is up to Ronny Jackson. Tue, 24 Apr 2018 13:12:00 GMT /2018-04-24/va-nominee-accused-of-drinking-on-duty-improper-prescriptions-sen-tester-says Scott Neuman, Kelsey Snell, Susan Davis /news/2018-04-19/sen-brown-urges-veterans-affairs-nominee-to-oppose-privatization Sen. Sherrod Brown says he hasn’t decided whether he will vote to confirm President Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Veterans Affairs. The Ohio Democrat… Thu, 19 Apr 2018 14:17:39 GMT /news/2018-04-19/sen-brown-urges-veterans-affairs-nominee-to-oppose-privatization Lecia Bushak /news/2017-06-01/new-ohio-state-program-teaches-social-workers-how-to-help-veterans Military members face unique challenges when going off to war, and another set of challenges when returning home.A new program at Ohio State University is… Thu, 01 Jun 2017 12:18:10 GMT /news/2017-06-01/new-ohio-state-program-teaches-social-workers-how-to-help-veterans Debbie Holmes