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VAWatchdog dot Org is primarily a resource for veterans to learn about how to manage their VA disability benefits.

We include a headline news aggregation service so that veterans and dependents, as well as active duty military, may easily stay in touch with topics that will be of direct interest to them.


Our primary focus will be legal issues that affect veterans and how veterans attorneys view the topics. We know that you're concerned about veterans law and divorce, child support and alimony. You are also concerned about the Veterans Administration and its activities. Disability compensation benefits are on everyone's mind, particularly in the arena of PTSD, mental health and physical health issues.

Veterans and dependents of veterans have every right to know the truth. We don't spin things, we don't inflate veterans problems to make them appear worse than they are. Veterans disability benefits are complex and the VA isn't making it any easier.

We are cautious to ensure that we don't violate copyright laws or "fair use" policies.

We publish a headline with a link to take you to the original publisher so that you may read it in the original publication. Once you click the link you leave VAWatchdog dot Org and we have no control over the changes that may have been made by that publisher. The story may have changed, it may have been moved, it may have been taken down.


The nature of the Internet and the reporting of news is fleeting and momentary. We will maintain these recent headline links on this page and older headline links will be in a separate archive.

We will always do our best to provide you with meaningful, timely and relevant data so that you may work directly with your VA to ensure that you are receiving the precise benefits that you earned. That is our mission and our number one priority.

Questions & comments should be directed to Jim at <jim912@gmail.com>




Supreme Court to hear arguments on whether a lie is protected speech 

Noncitizen veterans protest possible deportation to Mexico

Left to Linger? The Veterans Benefits Claim Process

Lt. Gen. Helmick calls for 'thorough inspection' of Fort Bragg's Warrior Transition Battalion

Fort Bragg brigadier general defends Warrior Transition Battalion, says it can improve

'Rent-a-vet' scheme netted $1.6 million, feds say

Veterans in crisis can now text for help 

Miller accuses Obama administration of leaving veterans ‘twisting in the wind’ 

Parade or No Parade, Returning Veterans Face Uphill Battle

VA funds to surge as troops return 




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John Yarmuth hears black veterans' concerns about health care, unemployment

Army doctor at Madigan suspended over PTSD comments

Quietly, U.S. Moves to Block Lawsuits by Military Families

VA Seeing Spike In Homeless Vets With Families

Veterans and PTSD Treatment

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Benefits For Veterans Exposed To Radiation

VA Voluntary Service - National Salute to Veteran Patients 

Veterans Groups Pleased with President's Budget But Note Deficiencies   

GE to hire 5000 veterans over next 5 years

Should your brain get a regular checkup at 70 and beyond? Veterans’ study says yes


Le Mars, Iowa, Woman Charged with Theft in Connection with Health Care

Board of Veterans Appeals 2011 Annual Report   


Veteran concerned over VA's Plavix policies

Monsanto, Agent Orange Creator, Returns To Vietnam

Veterans Face Their Toughest Fight Yet – for Jobs 

U.S. veterans deported after they served

Tester establishes Senate Veterans Jobs Caucus 

VA suspends housing for veterans in substance abuse program

When wars end, don't forget the wounded vets

Read: Plavix (Clopidogrel)  From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

VA’s Home Loan Program Continues to Lead Mortgage Industry


Former Postal Employee Sentenced for Theft of Mail

Five Veterans Arrested for Selling Drugs at VA Medical Center

Threatening Email Results in Two Years' Probation

Military affairs beat: Obama planning to put vets to work

PTSD Ruling Returns Benefits to Thousands of Vets

Memo on PTSD costs sparked Army review


Daytona murder-suicide brings to light PTSD struggles

Neighbors opposed to VA Center in downtown area

White House Plans Formal Dinner for Iraq War Vets

Number of Homeless Female Vets Grows

Veteran still struggles with time in war

U.S. Army Human Resources Command

MST - The Invisible War

Searching for treasure at military records center

Vermont Could Allow PTSD Patients to Use Medical Marijuana

VA extends maternity benefits to women veterans

Veterans face tough transition into college life


Rating the Rating Schedule - The State of VA Disability Ratings in the 21st Century

A 21st Century System for Evaluating Veterans for Disability Benefits

Improving the Presumptive Disability Decision-Making Process for Veterans


A financial slap in the face for military veterans












An agency-by-agency guide to Obama's budget

Review Of Veterans Affairs Budget 2013


Veteran Pleads Guilty to Stealing $900,000 in Military Benefits


Opportunists Taking Aim at Elderly Veterans

Veterans Affairs recipient receives confidential information
 

State urged to help homeless veterans as their ranks grow

VA Participates in Settlement with Mortgage Banks

U.S. Chamber Hiring Our Heroes Veterans Initiative Announces Expansion from 100 to 400 Hiring Fairs Nationwide

Choosing troops to attend Iraq War dinner no easy task 

Justice Department Will No Longer Defend Law Blocking Military Benefits For Same-Sex Couples

James A. Haley Veterans Hospital will add soon solar power with $20 million project


VA sees spike in homeless veterans with families

Mass. vets tout skills with help from Comcast

The Australian Defence Force is looking for a few good Americans to fill their ranks

Has the VA Gone AWOL on Hiring Veterans?

VA VIOLATES FEDERAL LAW BY ILLEGALLY OUTSOURCING GOVERNMENT JOBS, SAYS AFGE 

Marine’s suicide is only start of family’s struggle


Marine, vet, patriot ... and threat

Porter County's veterans treatment court growing quicker than expected

Veterans' benefits in limbo after 10 News Investigators uncover another mistake

For a Veteran, Disability Payment Is Long in Coming


Challenge to PTSD Rule Rejected in the Federal Circuit

New Treatment Can Help Veterans With Obstructive Sleep Apnea


VA Expands Benefits for Veterans with Genitourinary Injuries

Ratings: Genitourinary Conditions


Durbin: For-profit colleges target veterans

Obama's new jobs plan for veterans includes program resembling 1930s Civilian Conservation Corps

Marine fights conviction for suicide attempt

Veteran's fake military record prompts questions about charity

Don’t throw veterans an Iraq victory parade 

Suicidal veteran's case pits promise, federal law


Sequestration and VA - Our veterans deserve an answer

Deputy killed Marine to protect the man's daughters, official says

Veterans facility opens at University of Illinois 

LGBT Veterans Participate in Veterans History Project 

Veteran Hopes To Mend Ties With Vietnam Province 

Soldiers, veterans welcome changes in role of women

Veterans File for Class Certification in Chemical, Biological Weapon Case

Vietnam vet believes Agent Orange led to cancer, nerve damage

Unfortunately, the VA classifies him as Blue Water Navy...not a "real" Vietnam veteran


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