by Rikki Almanza | May 15, 2025
A group of lawmakers has introduced legislation in both the House and Senate designed to help ensure the VA complies with federal disability laws and remove long-standing barriers to care and services for Veterans with disabilities. The proposed legislation would...
by Rikki Almanza | May 13, 2025
President Donald Trump signed an executive order over the weekend directing the VA to establish a new housing and care center for Homeless Veterans at its West Los Angeles campus. The center, to be called the National Center for Warrior Independence, is projected to...
by Rikki Almanza | May 8, 2025
During a heated congressional hearing on Tuesday, VA Secretary Doug Collins faced strong criticism as he defended the decision to eliminate thousands of jobs within the department. Meanwhile, Veterans and advocates protested outside the Capitol, voicing concerns that...
by Rikki Almanza | Apr 30, 2025
The U.S. Supreme Court is considering whether thousands of medically retired Veterans like former Marine Cpl. Simon Soto should be eligible for more years of retroactive combat-related special compensation for service-connected injuries.Soto, who served in mortuary...
by Rikki Almanza | Apr 23, 2025
As the Trump administration nears its 100th day in its second term, Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins is moving forward with plans to restructure the VA, including workforce reductions, contract cancellations, and shifts in internal operations. The department’s...
by Rikki Almanza | Apr 16, 2025
California Veterans with full service-connected disabilities could soon receive full property tax relief if Senate Bill 296, introduced by State Senator Bob Archuleta, becomes law. As reported by The Downey Patriot, the proposed legislation would exempt qualifying...