by Rikki Almanza | Dec 29, 2025
American Legion National Commander Dan K. Wiley joined President Donald Trump in the Oval Office on Dec. 18 as the president signed an executive order directing federal agencies to expedite the reclassification of cannabis, a move that would lower barriers to medical...
by Rikki Almanza | Dec 24, 2025
The VA has announced plans for the largest restructuring of the Veterans Health Administration since 1995. The department claims changes will simplify management, reduce bureaucracy, and improve consistency across the nation’s largest integrated health care system....
by Rikki Almanza | Dec 15, 2025
The VA Office of Research and Development has released three new research briefs covering progress in cancer treatment, chronic kidney disease care, and multiple sclerosis detection. The studies, conducted by VA researchers across the country, focus on improving...
by Rikki Almanza | Dec 10, 2025
The VA announced on December 4 that Women Veterans can now schedule appointments directly with VA gynecology specialists without first obtaining a referral from a primary care provider. The change takes effect immediately and removes a step that often caused delays...
by Rikki Almanza | Dec 4, 2025
A new RAND report offers an updated look at the changing makeup of America’s Veteran population and the challenges different groups are experiencing. The study, A Summary of Veteran-Related Statistics – Second Edition, analyzes national datasets to compare Veterans...
by Rikki Almanza | Nov 24, 2025
The Submariners’ Advocacy Group, a nonprofit representing current and former submarine sailors, is pushing for expanded health care and disability benefits connected to toxic exposure in submarine environments, according to reporting from Stars and Stripes. The group...
