VA Secretary Denis McDonough acknowledged 'a series of massive mistakes'  in the improper awarding of about $11 million in incentive bonuses to senior department officials last year, but told lawmakers he still has confidence in his leadership team to make up for the errors and reform agency processes. Republican lawmakers questioned whether some senior leaders should be fired, with one lawmaker calling for President Joe Biden and McDonough to both resign over the issue. They voiced concerns over whether the scandal has undermined public faith in the department.

Specially trained service dogs helped ease PTSD symptoms in U.S. military veterans in a small study that the researchers hope will help expand options for service members. The VA provides talk therapy and medications to veterans with PTSD and runs a pilot program involving service dogs. The VA can prescribe service dogs to certain veterans diagnosed with a visual, hearing, or substantial mobility impairment, including eligible veterans with PTSD, and will cover some costs associated with having a service dog.

When a service-connected disability gets in the way of your ability to work and provide for a spouse, child, or parent, the financial challenges can quickly become overwhelming. That’s why the VA provides many veterans receiving VA benefits additional compensation and benefits for family members. Adding dependents to your VA disability can lead to a significant increase in your monthly checks.

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