Looking for a mental health provider? Tricare’s directory may not helpAuditors posed as military beneficiaries and made covert calls to see if Tricare's mental health care providers were reachable and available as advertised.By Karen Jowers4 months ago
Binge drinking, alcohol abuse remains significant challenge for vetsA new RAND study found high rates of problems with alcohol among veterans of of every era.By Leo Shane III13 months ago
Should VA keep spending leftover COVID funds or give them back? When the national COVID-19 emergency ended earlier this month, about $2.1 billion in extra money for veterans support remained unused.By Leo Shane III18 months ago
Child sex abuse brings life sentence for former DoD elementary teacherThe incidents happened between 2006 and 2010. Stefan Zappey was named teacher of the year for his district in 2007.By Karen Jowers19 months ago
Lawmakers want to protect teen trainees from “predatory” instructorsConcerns linger about the number counselors booted from the program for abusing high-school students.By Leo Shane III19 months ago
Veterans can wait weeks to get VA help for drug, alcohol abuseDepartment policies mandate waits of up to 30 days for VA care before outside options can be considered.By Leo Shane III19 months ago