House to vote on bill to help veterans exposed to burn pits
The bill would open up federal health care benefits to millions of Iraq and Afghanistan veterans exposed to toxic substances during their service.
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Art and music therapy seem to help with brain disorders. Scientists want to know why
Arts therapies appear to ease brain disorders from Parkinson's to PTSD. Now, artists and scientists have launched an effort to understand how these treatments change the brain.
As he leaves the Marines, a Navy Cross recipient finds purpose through tragedy
This Veterans Day will be Nick Jones' first day as a civilian upon leaving the Marine Corps. Forced to leave the military after he was wounded in combat, he struggled with what to do next.
We Asked Vets Of The Soviet-Afghan War To Judge The U.S. Exit. Here's What They Said
Veterans of the Soviet Union's decade-long war in Afghanistan see parallels — and stark contrasts — with the U.S. experience and exit after two decades there.
Woman Who Murdered 7 Veterans In VA Hospital Gets Multiple Life Sentences
The former nursing assistant pleaded guilty to intentionally using lethal doses of insulin to kill the elderly veterans who ranged in age from 81 to 96.
Illinois Authorities Investigate Outbreak At Veterans' Home That Killed 27
The coronavirus outbreak in LaSalle, Ill., has infected some 200 people, in what state officials are calling a "tragedy." Illinois is opening a probe into what happened.
New Memorial Recognizes Generations Of Military Service By Native American Veterans
The newest monument on the National Mall, which opens on Veterans Day, will provide a quiet shrine for Native vets to visit. Native Americans have traditionally served in high numbers.
Their Service Entitles Them To Low-Cost Loans. But Veterans Often Pay More
A study finds that some lenders are overcharging military veterans, raising the cost of their home loans by thousands of dollars. Fair lending watchdogs say people need to shop around and negotiate.
Jon Stewart Uses His Celebrity To Bring Attention To Vets Exposed To Burn Pits
The comedian and activist is helping to launch a new campaign to fight for war veterans who say they are sick because of exposure to burn pits and other toxins in Afghanistan and Iraq.
White House Plan Breaks Taboo: A Focus On Guns And Veteran Suicide
The Trump Administration's new suicide prevention strategy mentions the touchy subject of gun-safety. It will aim to fight the stigma around people seeking help during a mental health crisis.