by Rikki Almanza | Mar 15, 2024
On Thursday, the VA revealed a strategy to house at least 41,000 homeless Veterans. “The VA and the Biden administration consider even one Homeless Veteran to be a top priority,” the VA stated in a news release on Thursday.”Thanks in part to...
by Rikki Almanza | Mar 13, 2024
House lawmakers are pressing the VA for explanations regarding the involvement of consulting firm McKinsey and Company in the department’s decisions to prescribe opioids to Veterans. This occurrence happened while McKinsey and Company was simultaneously advising...
by Rikki Almanza | Mar 11, 2024
Earlier this month, the VA finalized a policy allowing abortions under specific circumstances for Veterans, even in states where abortion is prohibited. The policy, which has been temporarily in effect since 2022, permits abortions in cases of rape, incest, or to...
by Rikki Almanza | Mar 8, 2024
Leading lawmakers and Veterans organizations are once again pushing for support of the Major Richard Star Act, a bill designed to expand benefits for Veterans injured in combat. The legislation seeks to ensure that all Service Members who medically retire have full...
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...
