by Rikki Almanza | Aug 25, 2026
The VA has changed how it handles benefit claims involving military records lost or damaged in the 1973 fire at the National Personnel Records Center. More than 50 years later, the fire can still complicate claims for some Veterans. The fire broke out near St. Louis...
by Rikki Almanza | Aug 17, 2026
Many Veterans referred outside the VA for mental health treatment are receiving appointments within the 30-day timeframe, but a watchdog report found that scheduling delays continue to create longer waits for some patients. The VA Office of Inspector General reviewed...
by Rikki Almanza | Aug 12, 2026
The VA has launched a clinical trial to study whether psilocybin can safely help Veterans with major depression that has not responded to conventional treatment, including those who also have PTSD. The study was announced Aug. 5 under the name Psilocybin Intervention...
by Rikki Almanza | Aug 3, 2026
The VA has launched a nationwide clinical trial to determine whether a GLP-1 drug can help Veterans reduce harmful alcohol use. Semaglutide is a GLP-1 medication commonly prescribed for type 2 diabetes and obesity. Researchers are studying whether the drug may also...
by Rikki Almanza | Jul 27, 2026
California included $2 million in its 2026–27 budget to expand free legal services for Veterans pursuing military discharge upgrades. According to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office, Veterans who were discharged due to trauma, injury, mental health issues, discrimination, or...
by Rikki Almanza | Jul 24, 2026
Eligible Veterans and certain former Service Members experiencing an acute suicidal crisis can receive emergency care at no cost through the VA. Treatment may be provided at a VA facility or a community emergency department, even when the person is not enrolled in VA...
