/tags/va VA en-US Copyright Thu, 08 Dec 2022 17:30:48 GMT /2022-12-08/sen-sherrod-brown-talks-pact-act-encourages-ohio-veterans-to-sign-up-for-benefits U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown is encouraging Ohio veterans to see if they qualify for new health benefits. These benefits come from the Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act, or PACT Act. Thu, 08 Dec 2022 17:30:48 GMT /2022-12-08/sen-sherrod-brown-talks-pact-act-encourages-ohio-veterans-to-sign-up-for-benefits Garrett Reese /news/2022-06-07/advocates-join-forces-in-hopes-to-save-chillicothe-va-medical-center-from-closure The head of the Ross County NAACP chapter has joined a chorus of community members who are fighting to get the Chillicothe VA removed from a list that recommends it be closed. Tue, 07 Jun 2022 09:00:00 GMT /news/2022-06-07/advocates-join-forces-in-hopes-to-save-chillicothe-va-medical-center-from-closure Natasha Williams /wksu-stories/2019-06-16/local-vietnam-veterans-encouraged-by-passage-of-blue-water-bill A bill that would expand Veterans Administration benefits for about 90,000 people who served in Vietnam is being applauded by area vets. Sun, 16 Jun 2019 19:45:06 GMT /wksu-stories/2019-06-16/local-vietnam-veterans-encouraged-by-passage-of-blue-water-bill Kabir Bhatia /show/all-sides-with-ann-fisher/2018-03-13/the-current-state-of-the-va Dangerous conditions, long wait times for treatment, and reckless spending are among the several problems that plague the Department of Veterans Affairs… Tue, 13 Mar 2018 09:00:00 GMT /show/all-sides-with-ann-fisher/2018-03-13/the-current-state-of-the-va /2017-01-31/va-hospitals-still-struggling-with-adding-staff-despite-billions-from-choice-act Money from the Veterans Choice Act, which was meant to improve medical staffing levels at VA health centers, has had little impact on hiring numbers and how quickly vets get access to medical care. Tue, 31 Jan 2017 09:58:00 GMT /2017-01-31/va-hospitals-still-struggling-with-adding-staff-despite-billions-from-choice-act Quil Lawrence, Stephan Bisaha, Steve Walsh, KPBS, Patricia Murphy, KUOW /news-partners/2017-01-25/hiring-freeze-and-obamacare-repeal-could-clobber-veterans-affairs If the Affordable Care Act is repealed, some of those left uninsured will be veterans. They may turn to the VA, further burdening a troubled health care system. Wed, 25 Jan 2017 09:34:00 GMT /news-partners/2017-01-25/hiring-freeze-and-obamacare-repeal-could-clobber-veterans-affairs Quil Lawrence