by Rikki Almanza | Mar 6, 2024
The Transgender American Veterans Association, TAVA, a group representing transgender Veterans, has decided to withdraw its lawsuit against the VA. This decision came after receiving a letter from Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough, according to The Center...
by Rikki Almanza | Mar 4, 2024
The 64th Annual Washington Conference, held from Feb. 25 to 28, provided Legionnaires with a chance to engage with lawmakers and receive updates from members of Congress and VA leaders.During the conference, various topics were discussed, including Veteran suicide...
by Rikki Almanza | Mar 1, 2024
A recent study conducted by non-profit Disabled American Veterans, or DAV, revealed a concerning trend: Women Veterans are facing a disproportionately high rate of suicide compared to their male counterparts and civilians. From 2020 to 2021, the suicide rate among...
by Rikki Almanza | Feb 27, 2024
A recent study by the Government Accountability Office, or GAO, revealed that Student Veterans are accessing mental health care services at a significantly higher rate compared to other Veterans. This difference indicates both the challenges they face and their...
by Rikki Almanza | Feb 26, 2024
Today, the VA announced that all Veterans, regardless of where they served, who were exposed to toxins or other hazards during their military service, will be eligible for VA health care beginning March 5. This expansion of VA health care benefits will open its doors...
by Rikki Almanza | Feb 22, 2024
The VA is implementing new anti-fraud measures that will impact how Veterans receive their benefits. Under these changes, Veterans will no longer be able to use multiple bank accounts for different VA benefits, affecting approximately 50,000 current G.I. Bill benefit...
