by Rikki Almanza | Apr 28, 2026
According to Stars and Stripes, a Vietnam Veteran and his daughter have filed a federal lawsuit against the VA, arguing that current law unfairly denies benefits to children of male Veterans exposed to Agent Orange while granting them to children of female Veterans....
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 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 20, 2026
The VA has announced a $112 million funding opportunity to expand suicide prevention services for Veterans across the country, supporting community organizations that are often the first to reach those in need. The funding is available to nonprofit organizations,...
by Rikki Almanza | Mar 17, 2026
Two national Veterans advocacy groups, alongside the Virginia Attorney General’s Office, have filed a legal challenge over a policy implemented by the VA that they say prevents many veterans from receiving the full education benefits tied to their service. The VFW and...
by Rikki Almanza | Mar 12, 2026
UPDATE: The original story incorrectly attributed AB 1638 to another assemblymember. A bill moving through the California Legislature could bring additional Veteran assistance directly onto military bases across the state. Assembly Bill 1638, introduced by Asm. Tri Ta...
