by Rikki Almanza | Sep 29, 2026
California has expanded property tax exemption for qualifying Disabled Veteran homeowners after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed SB 296 on Sept. 28. SB 296 increases the exemption available to Veterans who are rated 100% disabled because of a service-connected injury or...
by Rikki Almanza | Sep 3, 2026
A new VA watchdog report found problems in roughly one-third of 2024––and a similar figure in 2025––cases involving proposed or completed reductions to Veterans’ service-connected disability compensation. The VA Office of Inspector General reviewed how the Veterans...
by Rikki Almanza | Aug 27, 2026
Veterans are being warned about a mail scam that uses official-looking postcards to promise additional VA benefits and monthly payments. The Federal Trade Commission issued a new warning Aug. 24 about postcards promoting a so-called “Veterans Savings Program.” The...
by Rikki Almanza | Aug 11, 2026
A proposal that could provide additional compensation to some severely disabled Veterans has made little progress since passing the House in May. H.R. 6047, known as the Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act of 2026, cleared the House on May...
by Rikki Almanza | Aug 7, 2026
Veterans experiencing homelessness may now receive additional assistance with transportation, communication, and urgent daily needs through their local VA medical center. The change allows VA facilities to spend designated homeless-program funds on practical items...
by National HQ | Jul 22, 2026
American Legion Family and Friends, We have an opportunity to usher in an era of sweeping legislation that will positively impact the lives of veterans and their families for generations to come. But we need your support — now is the time to make your voice...
