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VA Announces $42 Million in Legal Services Grants to Combat Veterans Homelessness

VA Announces $42 Million in Legal Services Grants to Combat Veterans Homelessness

by Rikki Almanza | Jun 11, 2025

The VA has announced $42 million in new grants to help Veterans facing or at risk of homelessness. These funds, offered through the Legal Services for Veterans Grant Program, will support nonprofit and community-based organizations that provide legal aid to Veterans...
VA Lifts Hiring Freeze on Over 100 Roles, Expands Support at Veterans Crisis Line

VA Lifts Hiring Freeze on Over 100 Roles, Expands Support at Veterans Crisis Line

by Rikki Almanza | Jun 4, 2025

The VA is lifting its hiring freeze on more than 100 additional positions within the Veterans Health Administration, VHA, including critical support roles at the Veterans Crisis Line, VCL, according to Federal News Network. This is the third update to the department’s...
House Passes No Wrong Door for Veterans Act, Awaits Senate Approval

House Passes No Wrong Door for Veterans Act, Awaits Senate Approval

by Rikki Almanza | Jun 4, 2025

The House of Representatives recently passed H.R. 1969, the No Wrong Door for Veterans Act, which is meant to improve mental health care and access for Veterans and their families. The legislation, backed by House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Mike Bost...
VA Physicians Face Restrictions After Publishing on Veteran Health Risks

VA Physicians Face Restrictions After Publishing on Veteran Health Risks

by Rikki Almanza | Jun 3, 2025

Two VA physicians came under scrutiny after co-authoring a journal article about the risks federal budget cuts pose to Veterans’ health, an incident that The Guardian reported as part of a move by senior VA officials to limit public commentary from government...
House Passes GOP Bill to Reform VA Home Loan Program After VASP Ends

House Passes GOP Bill to Reform VA Home Loan Program After VASP Ends

by Rikki Almanza | May 27, 2025

On May 19, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1815, the VA Home Loan Program Reform Act. If made into law, the legislation would allow the VA to create a permanent partial claims program to help Veteran homeowners catch up on missed mortgage payments. It also...
Referral Rule Removed for Veterans Seeking Care Outside VA

Referral Rule Removed for Veterans Seeking Care Outside VA

by Rikki Almanza | May 22, 2025

Veterans no longer need a second doctor’s sign-off to get treatment outside the VA. The VA announced Monday that it has eliminated the extra review required for referrals to non-VA providers, speeding up access to community care.The updated process takes effect...
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