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The Latest Breaking News from Veterans Affairs

Defence veterans' entitlement schemes to be overhauled in bid to 'save lives'

Defence Force personnel are being promised easier access to veterans' entitlements under an overhaul of legislation, as the minister confirms the backlog of claims is still above 42,000.

ABC News

New laws to give veterans easier access to compensation

How Australian veterans access compensation will be overhauled after the government declared existing laws over-complicated.

AAP

US military accused of obstruction over cancer linked to ‘forever chemicals’

Families fight for benefits after victims allegedly developed cancer from drinking water tainted by toxic PFAS at New Hampshire base

The Guardian - US

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Rep. Quigley shocker: Democratic leader Jeffries knocks him off Intel panel

A spokesperson for House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Jeffries “made clear” to Quigley that term limits prevented him from staying on the panel.

Chicago Sun-Times

New wrinkle in veterans dispute as negotiators seek omnibus deal - Roll Call

Democrats are pushing to reclassify some Veterans Affairs spending as mandatory during negotiations for a fiscal 2023 omnibus.

Roll Call

VA is blind to its accessibility issues

Government websites are often inaccessible to blind and low-vision patients, despite federal law

Salon

'I say sorry': government apologises for failing Australian veterans

The government has agreed to all but two of the recommendations from the Royal Commission's first report, but won't lift parliamentary privilege.

The Canberra Times

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California enacts law to help LGBTQ military veterans

California's governor has signed a law he says will help military service members who were discharged under “don’t ask, don’t tell” policies to reestablish eligibility for Veterans Affairs benefits

The Independent UK

Minister apologises for failing veterans

The federal government will act on recommendations from the royal commission's interim report immediately, the veterans affairs minister says.

AAP

House passes bill to expand care for veterans exposed to burn pits

"Excellent," said comedian and campaigner Jon Stewart after the House passed the bill in a 342-88 vote.

Axios

Woody Williams, the last surviving WWII Medal of Honor recipient dies at 98

As a young Marine corporal, Williams went ahead of his unit during the Battle of Iwo Jima in the Pacific Ocean in February 1945 and eliminated a series of Japanese machine gun positions.

WEKU

Manchin: Commission on veterans facilities to be dismantled

Sen. Joe Manchin says a group of U.S. senators has agreed to effectively dismantle a commission tasked by the Department of Veterans Affairs to carry out closures, downsizing and other medical facility changes nationwide

The Independent UK

Senate passes major benefits expansion for sick veterans - Roll Call

The Senate passed a bill to expand health care and disability benefits for veterans who served in war zones and later contracted diseases.

Roll Call

Vietnam vets fear Govt crackdown on Agent Orange payouts

Government looks to block the inclusion of conditions like type-2 diabetes and prostate cancer caused by toxic jungle defoliant, as payments threaten to blow out to $44 million or more.

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The $250 cost-of-living payments are going into bank accounts from today. Here's what you need to know

The one-off bonus will be paid to eligible concession card holders and people on certain Centrelink and Department of Veterans Affairs payments.

AAP

Anzac services return amid Ukraine plight

Australians have gathered in large numbers at events across the country and overseas to mark Anzac Day, as war once again threatens Europe.

The Canberra Times

No Sunday sleep-in for campaigners

Sunday was no rest day for those campaigning, as Scott Morrison made a prickly new friend.

ABC News

Veterans boss raised concerns about private consultants interviewing families about department's performance

Australia's Veterans' Affairs boss warned against attempts to investigate her department's processing of claims, telling the minister last year she would "not support" an approach that specifically focused on families who had lost a relative to suicide.

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The Independent UK

GOP congressman who served as Trump's doctor is under investigation by ethics committee

Ronny Jackson rose to national prominence after making far-fetched claims about the then-president’s health

ABC News

Veterans' Affairs Minister Andrew Gee threatens to resign on eve of budget over funding shortfall

Veterans' Affairs Minister Andrew Gee launches a stunning attack on the federal government, revealing he was on the cusp of resigning from cabinet because he was being refused funding for his department.

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