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VA Research Wrap Up: New findings on bone grafts, Alzheimer's disease and diabetes - VA News VA Research published findings on new technology to improve bone grafts, how depression affects Alzheimer's disease, and a diabetes risk score.

Trump awards Medal of Honor to 3 veterans of the Vietnam, Afghanistan wars In a ceremony at the White House, the president paid tribute to retired Marine Corps Maj. James Capers Jr., retired Army Maj. Nicholas Dockery and Marine Col. John W. Ripley, who died in 2008.

Fraud alert: Beware the “Veterans Savings Program” postcard scam - VA News The latest fraud tactic targeting Veterans involves sending fake postcards claiming you're entitled to “extra VA benefits” or additional payments.

VA Research Wrap Up: New findings on lung cancer, AI and bone regeneration - VA News VA Research highlights new findings on lung cancer survival rates, using AI for health apps, and how temperature affects bone regeneration.

VA funding fee: Who pays and who is exempt? - VA News A VA funding fee can help you benefit from features like no down payment and no monthly private mortgage insurance.

VA denies military sexual trauma claims more often than combat injuries A congressionally mandated report reviewed the Department of Veterans Affairs' disability claims process for military sexual trauma injuries.

VA EHR rollout continues with 4 more deployments | Federal News Network VA deployed its new Electronic Health Record system to four more sites, expanding the platform's reach to 14 medical centers nationwide.

The U.S. Court of Appeals will hold a hearing on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., to consider whether the proposed class settlement is fair, reasonable, and adequate. The article provides information on how to view the hearing.

Freund v. Collins fairness hearing scheduled - VA News The Freund v. Collins fairness hearing is scheduled for Aug. 13, 2026, to consider whether the proposed class settlement is fair, reasonable and adequate.

Today, we remember the extraordinary sacrifices that were made 82 years ago on D-Day.

5 Unsung Heroes Who Carried the Memory of D-Day (Gift Article) A journalist, a medic, a weather forecaster, a Medal of Honor recipient, a French commando: Their efforts showed that courage transcends race, class and gender.

This report recommends several actions for improvement, to include new quality assurance procedures focused on MST-specific performance, a trauma-informed approach to C&P exams, and simplified evidentiary requirements for MST-related claims to improve fairness and accuracy in the adjudication of these claims.

VA, Congress Urged to Improve Process for Evaluating Disabilities Related to Military Sexual Trauma in New Report Military sexual trauma can have immediate and lasting effects on veterans’ mental and physical health, yet many veterans encounter challenges when seeking disability compensation related to that trauma. A new National Academies report reviews the compensation examination process and makes recommen...