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Report reveals reasons behind huge backlog of 37,000 veteran requests for compensation

The Department of Veterans' Affairs keeps secret a damning report on its own staff shortages and delays in processing compensation.

ABC News

Veterans 'failed' by govt, commission told

Ex-veteran affairs minister Darren Chester has faced a royal commission and been questioned about outstanding reforms during his tenure.

AAP

Diesel cars still not tested for toxic emissions by Northern Ireland DVA

Charities are calling for action on cancer causing air pollution as children at exhaust level

Belfast Live

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Medtronic, DaVita To Jointly Form Kidney Health-Focused Company

Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT) and DaVita Inc (NYSE:DVA) intend to form a new, independent kidney care-focused medical device company (NewCo). NewCo will focus on developing a broad suite of novel kidney care products and solutions, including future home-based products. Medtronic and DaVita will co-own the NewCo, each with equal equity stakes and led by an…

Benzinga

Recap: DaVita Q1 Earnings

DaVita (NYSE:DVA) reported its Q1 earnings results on Thursday, May 5, 2022 at 04:00 PM. Here's what investors need to know about the announcement. Earnings DaVita missed estimated earnings by 13.9%, reporting an EPS of $1.61 versus an estimate of $1.87.

Benzinga

‘Delay, deny, wait till we die’: injured veterans say they’ve been ignored by DVA as claims go unaddressed

Ex-service personnel claims are supposed to be processed within 90 days, but median waiting time has blown out to 207 days

The Guardian - AU

MOT Northern Ireland: DVA continuing to experience 'significant demand' for tests

Tests have been suspended several times over the past two years, leaving many drivers facing long waits.

Belfast Live

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Veterans boss raised concerns about private consultants interviewing families about department's performance

Australia's Veterans' Affairs boss warned against attempts to investigate her department's processing of claims, telling the minister last year she would "not support" an approach that specifically focused on families who had lost a relative to suicide.

ABC News

Department of Veterans' Affairs admits failing its mission to support ex-military personnel in evidence to royal commission

Liz Cosson says the intent of support expressed in her department's mission statement was not being met as veterans waited months for assistance.

ABC News

DVA claims backlog linked to suicide risk

The Department of Veterans' Affairs is managing a backlog of more than 60,000 claims from past and present service members, a royal commission has heard.

AAP

MOT test Northern Ireland: PSNI outline approach to drivers who cannot book a test

Many have been unable to get a test before their test expires

Belfast Live

Chronic shortage of psychiatrists for vets

Poor pay and the challenging work mean many psychiatrists are reluctant to take on the demands of treating mentally ill veterans, an inquiry has been told.

AAP

MOT Northern Ireland: PSNI advice to drivers on avoiding prosecution amid backlog

Cars are due their first MOT after four years but NI motorists are currently facing delays of up to five months for a test

Belfast Live

Department of Veterans Affairs overwhelmed by claims for help, officials concede

The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide has been told that claims to access help have exceeded the department's "capacity to process them".

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ADF suicides can't be 'swept under carpet'

Veterans have been urged to "have no sense of shame" and give evidence to a royal commission investigating the issue of ADF suicide.

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3 Warren Buffett Stocks to Buy in February: DaVita, Bristol Myers Squibb, and AbbVie

Warren Buffett’s value investing strategy has paid off, as its investment firm Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) has outperformed the broader market. Recently, the billionaire has become worther than Meta Platforms (FB) founder Mark Zuckerberg. Hence, we believe that the Berkshire Hathaway holdings AbbVie (ABBV), Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY), and DaVita (DVA) might…

The Canberra Times

'Clear and compassionate': DVA claims approach improving, says watchdog

The department is in the final stretch of a six-year reform effort transforming its services with a veteran centric focus.

Belfast Live

MOT Northern Ireland: DVA experiencing 'significant demand' amid test delays

MOT tests have been suspended several times over the past two years, leaving many drivers facing long waits for appointments.

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