by Rikki Almanza | Oct 18, 2024
The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday in Bufkin v. McDonough, a case challenging how the Veterans Court applies the “benefit of the doubt” rule in disability claims, with potential implications for thousands of Veterans’ benefit...
by Rikki Almanza | Oct 7, 2024
The VA has launched a nationwide telehealth emergency care service to improve emergency response for Veterans while reducing reliance on non-VA facilities. This virtual care service, piloted successfully in recent months, now connects Veterans with VA Health Connect,...
by Rikki Almanza | Sep 29, 2024
A bipartisan bill introduced in the House seeks to address the troubling rates of suicide among Veterans by providing free firearm lockboxes to any Veteran requesting one. This proposal, titled the Saving Our Veterans Lives Act, has garnered support from both gun...
by Rikki Almanza | Sep 25, 2024
The VA has announced plans to investigate the connection between kidney cancer and exposure to polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAs, which are often found on military bases. PFAs, among a group of compounds referred to as “forever chemicals” because of...
by Rikki Almanza | Sep 23, 2024
Introduced during National Suicide Prevention Month and National Service Dog Month, the Service Dogs Assisting Veterans Act, led by Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-Texas), seeks to help Veterans access trained service dogs. Multiple Veterans organizations, including...
by Rikki Almanza | Sep 13, 2024
UPDATE: The House of Representatives has passed an emergency budget bill to address the VA’s shortfall. The bill is awaiting a vote in the Senate, where it is expected to pass before being sent to President Biden’s desk. Multiple Veterans Service...
