Aid programs for homeless vets will end unless Congress speeds through new legislation. Masks will still be mandated for some high-risk areas or facilities with rising virus numbers. Officials say telehealth prescription services that benefit nearly 50,000 veterans will end if lawmakers don't extend special authorities. The defense authorization bill includes $871 billion in military spending priorities for fiscal 2023. The vaccine mandate has especially affected recruiting in the South, Gen. David Berger said. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is making clear he wants to keep the military’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate in place to protect the health of the troops. By Tara Copp, AP
19 months ago The medication helped reduce the chance of long-term health complications by 25%. Coronavirus cases among VA patients are up slightly from October 2021. New guidelines from VA officials warn physicians to watch closely for signs of ongoing, serious health issues. Veterans facing financial hardship were facing a late September deadline to resume repayment of the debt. Load More