In September, veterans with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, testified before the Senate ...

The 1945 “whole-person” formula used by the Department of Veterans Affairs presumes independence among various disabilities.

VA vowed to modernize its disability benefits system. As criticism from veterans and their advocates has mounted, efforts to move forward have stalled.

Lawmakers have included several provisions to ensure the VA doesn’t shed too many employees, as part of its ongoing agency reorganization plans.