Veteran service leaders across Massachusetts say the state’s definition of veteran is failing them as it blocks them from providing benefits available to others who fought in past wars and are

Veterans' health care and benefits processing won't be affected, but other services would stop during a government shutdown.

During a government shutdown, members of the United States military, including active duty, National Guard, and reserve members, are not paid but must continue to report for duty to carry out their assigned responsibilities.

In a state with more than 600,000 veterans and another nearly 100,000 on active duty, a North Carolina congressman says there are good numbers coming from Veterans Affairs. “The backlog of veterans waiting for VA benefits is down 45%,

The Veterans Expo connects veterans with healthcare, financial planning, and career resources. The event runs Nov. 12 from 1–4 p.m. at Kingston.

Starting Oct. 1, new Maryland laws will expand benefits for veterans and service members, including free medical records, state park entry, job opportunities and more.

A Department of Veterans Affairs senior rater approved numerous claims without reading them, resulting in about $2.2 million in improper payments.