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Audit finds exam shortcomings

VA Inspector General's report finds issues with VA's ability to provide timely exams for potentially service-connected disabled veterans.

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E-Benefits portal discussed

Portal, to debut April 1, will allow veterans to check on the status of their claims, check payment history and collect information regarding benefits to which they may be entitled.

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Hill confident health plan won't harm VA, DoD

National Commander Hill feels confident passage of the health-care reform legislation won't have a negative impact on DoD, VA delivery, practices, but the Legion will make sure that continues to be the case.

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Department of Veterans Affairs news

Information about new VA programs, policies and plans.

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How will health-care reform affect you?

The Burn Pit takes a close look at the potential ramifications of Sunday night's passage of health-care reform.

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VA: Broken claims system can't be fixed

A ground up, tech-based rebuild is underway to end the backlog crisis.

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'Get Out The Vote'

Legionnaires, support your country by encouraging citizens to cast their ballot in their local, state and federal elections.

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The Grunion mystery, solved at last

A submarine commander's sons succeeded in locating the watery grave of their father and his crew.

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Disability compensation made easier

VA will publish a proposed regulation in the Federal Register establishing new presumptions of service connection for nine infectious diseases associated with military service.

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Deadline for Eagle Scout of the Year near

April 1 is the deadline for Legion departments to submit their nominations to National Headquarters.

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