VA, NIH launch study of Gulf War Illness
The Department of Veterans Affairs and National Institutes of Health began a joint, five-year study that aims to explain the chronic symptoms of Gulf War Illness. The study may lead to more definitive diagnostic criteria for Gulf War Illness, development of new diagnostic testing, and potential treatments.
Hemet City Council assailed by citizen rockets
What started out as a short agenda and a peaceful meeting turned out to be anything but peaceful. However, first things first.
VA and AFGE reach tentative agreement to better serve Veterans and support VA employees
VA reached a tentative agreement with the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) – the union that represents more than 291,000 Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) employees – on a master bargaining agreement.
VA waives copayments for eligible Native American/Alaska Native Veterans
The Department of Veterans Affairs announced that eligible American Indian and Alaska Native Veterans are no longer required to make copayments for health care and urgent care received through VA.
Soboba Switch charity event scores a win for all involved
Despite rainfall rendering the Soboba Springs Golf Course unusable for the 11th annual Soboba Charity Golf Tournament, most players who had signed up to support the event were not disappointed.
