by Rikki Almanza | Nov 21, 2025
Thousands of Veterans discharged for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine during the Biden administration may now regain access to GI Bill education benefits. The VA confirmed the change on Monday, following a major policy shift tied to a January executive order from...
by Rikki Almanza | Nov 14, 2025
Orange County officials are encouraging Veterans to adopt companion animals through California’s Pets for Vets Act, a statewide program that waives adoption fees for former Service Members. The state law, in effect since 2020, allows Veterans to adopt a dog or cat...
by Rikki Almanza | Nov 5, 2025
The VA has reported that the ongoing federal government shutdown is affecting services for about one million American Veterans. The information came in a statement released on Oct. 30. The department outlined which operations remain active and which have been...
by Rikki Almanza | Oct 30, 2025
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time when attention turns to early detection and treatment. This year, the VA has come under scrutiny after changing how it handles breast cancer coverage for male Veterans. A newly obtained memo from the VA outlines that...
by Rikki Almanza | Oct 28, 2025
A panel of judges has denied a request from VA Secretary Doug Collins to halt disability compensation appeals during the ongoing federal government shutdown. The decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims means that Veterans’ appeals will continue to...
by Rikki Almanza | Oct 17, 2025
After more than 30 years of reports from Veterans about unexplained and debilitating symptoms, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has formally recognized Gulf War illness, GWI, as an official medical condition. According to Stars and Stripes, the CDC...
