by Rikki Almanza | Apr 16, 2026
Editor’s Note: The National Academies are seeking the perspectives of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans who have adverse neurological conditions believed to be caused by select military experiences. A federal panel is asking Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans to come...
by Rikki Almanza | Apr 14, 2026
For many Veterans living in rural communities like northern or inland California, getting to a medical appointment can require hours of travel with few, if any, reliable transportation options. A growing federal push is working to close that gap by expanding...
by Rikki Almanza | Apr 8, 2026
Senate Bill 4220 is moving through Congress with bipartisan backing, seeking to prepare the VA to deliver emerging medical treatments to Veterans as soon as they receive federal approval. Introduced on March 26, the proposal would establish an Office of Novel...
by Rikki Almanza | Apr 6, 2026
Hundreds of Air Force Veterans who were discharged for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine are now seeing changes to their military records following a recent review by the service. Air Force officials announced last month that eligible Veterans have received discharge...
by Rikki Almanza | Mar 24, 2026
Since Jan. 1, a major change in federal law has expanded access to tax-advantaged savings accounts for people with disabilities, yet many Veterans may not realize they are now eligible. The update comes through the ABLE Age Adjustment Act, which allows more...
by Rikki Almanza | Mar 23, 2026
A group of bipartisan Veterans bills is moving forward after the U.S. Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee approved several measures focused on long-standing gaps in care and recognition. Committee members are now working to bring the legislation to the full Senate once...
