by Rikki Almanza | Jan 23, 2024
Congress passed a short-term funding extension, avoiding a partial government shutdown set for the end of the week. As of yet, Veterans benefits are not expected to be affected at least through March. The House voted 314-108, with opposition from Republicans....
by Rikki Almanza | Jan 16, 2024
VALife, the VA’s life insurance program, has exceeded expectations by providing low-cost coverage to more than 31,000 Disabled Veterans in its first year. Launched in January 2023, as a result of a mandate from Congress in 2022, VALife is the first new...
by Rikki Almanza | Jan 6, 2024
For Veterans dissatisfied with a VA decision claim dated on or after February 19, 2019, three decision review options are available: Supplemental Claim, Higher-Level Review, or Board Appeal. Supplemental Claims If a Veteran disagrees with the decision on their...
by Rikki Almanza | Jan 5, 2024
A series of laws take effect in 2024 to better the lives of California Veterans. These changes, both at the federal and state levels, include a range of initiatives designed to streamline processes, improve data collection, and pay homage to the sacrifices of military...
by Rikki Almanza | Dec 29, 2023
As the new year begins, the possibility of a government shutdown looms over the United States, with lawmakers facing the risk of disruptions in military funding and government operations unless a new budget plan is passed by Jan. 19. The situation mirrors the...
by Rikki Almanza | Dec 21, 2023
In November, lawmakers and VA officials discussed the potential of psychedelic drugs in treating mental health conditions and preventing Veteran suicide. A House Veterans Affairs panel held a hearing, one of the first in Congress on psychedelics since 1966,...
