Who decides what works? Inside VA’s mental health treatment playbook
For veterans seeking treatment for PTSD, depression, anxiety or substance use disorders, the question sounds simple: If a…
Majority of VA mental health visits are timely, but referrals lag: Watchdog
Roughly 80% of mental health appointments made in the Veterans Affairs’ Community Care Program are scheduled within the…
Major VA study to examine effectiveness of psilocybin on depression, PTSD
The Department of Veterans Affairs is launching research to determine whether psilocybin — the psychoactive ingredient in “magic…
VA, HHS to increase psychedelic therapy research for PTSD, military-related mental health issues
The Departments of Veterans Affairs and Health and Human Services signed an agreement Monday to increase coordination on…
DC resident who played Darth Vader’s ‘Imperial March’ at troops receives settlement
It was a warm, early autumn day in D.C. as Sam O’Hara trailed several National Guard members. It…
Draft defense bill would halt cuts, closures of military health facilities
House lawmakers want to stop any reductions in service or closures of military hospitals or clinics by the…
DoD should review special needs health care programs to ensure they’re helping military families, watchdog says
Defense officials need to review their special needs health care coverage to make sure it meets the needs…
VA shuttering underperforming clinics, addressing leadership shortcomings at others
A Veterans Affairs medical center in Georgia and two clinics in other states are undergoing changes or closures…
Advocates press for preventive programs, VA benefits for struggling vets
With more than 100,000 American veterans incarcerated in the United States, advocates say more investment is needed for…
Largest US military hospital abroad halts labor, delivery services amid Iran war
The largest U.S. Department of Defense hospital abroad is pausing its labor and delivery services until further notice…
VA to consider medical management of symptoms in determining disability ratings
Veterans Affairs medical examiners are now required to consider the effects of medication on a veteran’s health condition…
Military families will see slight increases in Tricare dental premiums
Active-duty military families will see minimal increases in their monthly premiums for the Tricare Dental Program, starting March…