by Rikki Almanza | Jul 22, 2026
A social media post claiming Veterans can receive free athletic shoes through the VA is fraudulent, according to department officials. The scam has appeared in the form of a convincing flyer that uses VA imagery, recognizable footwear brands, and directions telling...
by Rikki Almanza | Jul 20, 2026
The VA announced in a July 15 press release that it is proposing shorter application forms for Veterans seeking disability compensation and survivors applying for certain benefits. The changes would affect VA Form 21-526EZ, used to apply for disability compensation or...
by Rikki Almanza | Jul 15, 2026
A bipartisan proposal could open another path to federal compensation for Veterans who participated in three nuclear cleanup and response missions. Lawmakers are preparing to introduce the Radiation Exposure Reauthorization Act of 2026, which would add eligible...
by Rikki Almanza | Jul 10, 2026
A new survey from RAND shows a clear divide among Veterans on psychedelics, with views changing depending on the substance and how it would be used. The report, “U.S. Veterans and Psychedelics: Prevalence of Use and Policy Preferences,” estimates that about 4.8...
by Rikki Almanza | Jul 2, 2026
A proposed class action settlement could give Veterans and eligible survivors another chance to have old VA benefit appeals reviewed. The case, known as Freund v. Collins, focuses on VA appeals that were closed in the agency’s legacy appeals system. According to Stars...
by Rikki Almanza | Jun 25, 2026
A new travel benefit is now available for certain Disabled Veterans, giving them a chance to enroll in TSA PreCheck without paying the standard application fee. The change comes through the Veterans Expedited TSA Screening Safe Travel Act, also called the VETS Safe...
