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VA equity team report: Some progress, but still work to do on disparities
A new study out Wednesday from the Department of Veterans Affairs on disparities with benefits shows some progress, but also that there’s still work to do.
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New Veterans Affairs equity study released
A new study from the Department of Veterans Affairs on benefit disparities shows progress, but there’s still work to do, specifically when it comes to compensation for Black veterans with mental health conditions. Investigative Reporter Tracee Wilkins and the News4 I-Team have been investigating disparities for the past year with NBC News and stations around the country.
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Circling the alleged ‘claims sharks': Veterans' lawsuit accuses disability claims consultant of breaking federal law
Two veterans accuse a consulting company of charging them illegal fees to boost their disability ratings.
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Veterans sue US Defense Department and Veteran Affairs over infertility treatment access
The lawsuits seek to hold the United States accountable for creating obstacles to health care access for a population that advocates say has a higher rate of infertility than the population at large
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VA Forms New Team to Address Racial Disparities
The Department of Veterans Affairs says it’s taking steps to address historic inequities among vets when it comes to benefits. That comes just days after a News4 I-Team investigation looking at how Black vets have been discriminated against. Investigative Reporter Tracee Wilkins has the latest.
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Veterans Can Now Receive Free Emergency Mental Health Care
Starting this week, veterans in crisis can now get free mental health care. It’s part of a new program from The Department of Veterans Affairs that aims to prevent suicides among veterans. For Loudoun County veteran Jarrad Davenport, it’s an issue that’s personal. “I had a good friend of mine who committed suicide and, you know, I think about...
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Veterans Can Now Receive Free Emergency Mental Health Care
A new program from Veterans Affairs aims to alleviate the financial barrier veterans face for emergency mental health care.News4’s Aimee Cho reports.