The National Organization of Veterans' Advocates, Inc ("NOVA")

Today, we remember the extraordinary sacrifices that were made 82 years ago on D-Day.

5 Unsung Heroes Who Carried the Memory of D-Day (Gift Article) A journalist, a medic, a weather forecaster, a Medal of Honor recipient, a French commando: Their efforts showed that courage transcends race, class and gender.

This report recommends several actions for improvement, to include new quality assurance procedures focused on MST-specific performance, a trauma-informed approach to C&P exams, and simplified evidentiary requirements for MST-related claims to improve fairness and accuracy in the adjudication of these claims.

VA, Congress Urged to Improve Process for Evaluating Disabilities Related to Military Sexual Trauma in New Report Military sexual trauma can have immediate and lasting effects on veterans’ mental and physical health, yet many veterans encounter challenges when seeking disability compensation related to that trauma. A new National Academies report reviews the compensation examination process and makes recommen...

In VA Study, CO2 Therapy Shows Promise for Veterans With Parkinson’s Disease The underlying idea is striking in its simplicity.

VA benefits: Bill to raise benefit payments for veterans passes House Supporters say the proposal would expand financial support severely disabled veterans and over half a million Gold Star families.

Arlington National Cemetery prepares for Memorial Day traditions Ahead of Memorial Day, soldiers place flags at more than 250,000 graves at Arlington National Cemetery.

Appeals court upholds order reinstating VA’s union contracts A unanimous three-judge panel found that only a district judge’s requirement that the Veterans Affairs Department “comply” with its collective bargaining agreements should be put on hold while litigation proceeds.

A VA system paid out millions in ‘improper’ claims The Department of Veterans Affairs Inspector General found a computer system wrongly approved $2.7 million in survivor benefits.

Considering the age old question: Does increased quantity = decreased quality?

Hiring, Overtime, and AI: VA Is Processing Veterans’ Disability Claims Faster Than Ever Department of Veterans Affairs is using AI, automation technology, and mandatory overtime to process claims faster.

VA Research Wrap Up: New findings on chronic pain, toxic exposure and long-term opioid use - VA News VA Research published findings on reducing chronic pain, a link between toxic exposure and su***de, and how long-term opioid therapy may lead to dental disease.

NOVA supports the bipartisan Love Lives On Act. H.R. 1004 has 162 cosponsors; S. 410 has 57. Are your elected representatives supporting this bill?

Why Congress must end the remarriage penalty for military survivors Opinion: A policy that causes surviving spouses to lose their benefits if they remarry suggests their sacrifice ends the moment they seek a new chapter in life.