Defense Department’s COVID-19 data is unreliable, watchdog saysThe accuracy rate of the data was supposed to be at least 90 percent, but the IG found errors in 24 of the 25 registry records they reviewed.16 months ago
GOP lawmakers target diversity training, COVID rules in defense billThe annual defense authorization bill debate in the House focused mainly on hot-button social issues.17 months ago
Coronavirus | COVID-19 UpdatesVeterans Affairs drops mask requirement for all agency medical officesMasks will still be mandated for some high-risk areas or facilities with rising virus numbers.
Troops who refused COVID vaccines still could face punishmentIndividuals could face discipline or dismissal for failing to follow orders.21 months ago
VA to get new authority over education benefits for future emergenciesThe move comes in response to problems that surfaced at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in America.23 months ago
Defense policy bill with COVID vaccine repeal heads to Biden’s deskThe measure includes plans for $817 billion in military spending in fiscal 2023 and a 4.6% pay raise for troops starting next month.23 months ago
Surgeon general urges vets to get updated COVID vaccine nowAging and infirm veterans are particularly vulnerable to complications from the virus, officials warn.23 months ago
Pentagon worries repealing COVID vaccine mandate will affect readinessDemocratic House leaders now support the change, which has been a priority for congressional Republicans for months.24 months ago
Military COVID-19 vaccine mandate repealed in defense bill compromiseThe $858 billion measure also includes a 4.6% pay raise for troops next year and plans to backfill munition stockpiles depleted by the war in Ukraine.24 months ago
VA, HHS urge veterans to get COVID shots before holiday seasonMore than 23,000 veterans have died from complications related to COVID-19 infections.24 months ago
GOP senators threaten to block NDAA over COVID-19 vaccine mandateThey want troops dismissed for refusing the vaccine to get their jobs back and be awarded back pay.24 months ago
VA study finds Paxlovid may help prevent long COVID-19 problemsThe medication helped reduce the chance of long-term health complications by 25%.2 years ago
VA officials confident they’re ready for the next COVID surgeCoronavirus cases among VA patients are up slightly from October 2021.2 years ago
VA telehealth appointments may complicate vets’ community care optionsDepartment leaders are looking into whether eligibility rules for outside care should change if online medical appointments are available.2 years ago
Unvaccinated cadets ordered off Coast Guard Academy campusThe Coast Guard Academy is disenrolling seven cadets for failing to comply with the COVID-19 vaccination mandate.2 years ago
‘Long COVID’ symptoms could mean major health problems for vets New guidelines from VA officials warn physicians to watch closely for signs of ongoing, serious health issues.2 years ago
VA extends debt collection relief until the end of 2022Veterans facing financial hardship were facing a late September deadline to resume repayment of the debt.2 years ago
Troops can now get Novavax as a COVID-19 vaccine Novavax is not made with, nor tested on, cells descended from fetal tissue. It also doesn’t use mRNA to deliver the vaccine into cells.2 years ago
Bids to weaken military COVID vaccine mandate stall in CongressDemocrats rejected proposals to reinstate troops already kicked out and dismiss the Defense Secretary for requiring the shots.2 years ago