Department of Veterans Affairs' Oakland office regularly made incorrect decisions

Article Title: Oakland VA office mishandled claims, inspector general finds

Snippet of Article: "... Staff at the Department of Veterans Affairs' Oakland office regularly made incorrect decisions when evaluating disability claims and failed to inform veterans returning home from Iraq and Afghanistan that they are entitled to free mental health care, according to a report released today..."

Article Source: www.nctimes.com

Senate Sends VA Health Care Funding Reform Bill to White House

Article Title: Senate Sends VA Health Care Funding Reform Bill to White House

Snippet of Article: "... The U.S. Senate gave final approval Tuesday to legislation that will finally reform the budget and appropriations process for the Department of Veterans Affairs’ medical care programs, ensuring veterans receive the health care they have earned in a timely manner..."

Article Source: www.dav.org
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