Purple Heart Recipients Will Move to Front of Line for VA Claims, Wilkie Says
Wilkie said veterans who have earned the Purple Heart will be placed "at the front of the line when it comes to claims."
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VA Secretary Rejects Push for Gender-Neutral Motto
VA Secretary Robert Wilkie said he isn't about to change Abraham Lincoln's famous words.
Proposed VA Rules Would Expand Veterans' Access to Private Health Care
New guidelines would let veterans who drive more than 30 to 45 minutes for a doctor's appointment be seen closer to home
VA Now Has Shorter Wait Times Than Private Clinics, AMA Study Claims
Critics point out that current and former VA executives contributed to the study.
VA Official: No 'Secret Plan' to Privatize Health Care Under Mission Act
The head of the Veterans Health Administration said it has cut wait times drastically since 2014.
Wilkie: 'Insulting' to Suggest Shutdown Could Cause Veteran Suicides
The VA secretary is calling for an apology after a union official suggested vets might resort to suicide during the shutdown.
Veteran Leaders Call for Probe of Abuse Allegations at VA Nursing Homes
Recent reports allege nurses sleeping on the job and instances of abuse.
Lawmakers to Grill VA on GI Bill Error Costing Veterans Thousands
The VA's system failures have led to GI Bill housing allowance payment delays that are costing veterans thousands of dollars.
VA Medical Experiments on Dogs Will Continue, Secretary Says
About 92 dogs are now involved in medical experiments at VA facilities.
Ex-Marine Gunman Never Sought Help from VA, Wilkie Says
"We don't know what his status was, what his mental condition was," VA Secretary Robert Wilkie said.
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