by Rikki Almanza | Aug 4, 2025
The VA, under President Donald Trump’s administration, has proposed a rule to eliminate most abortion services currently available to Veterans, including in cases of rape or incest. The proposed policy would preserve abortion access only in a life-threatening...
by Rikki Almanza | Jul 21, 2025
The VA will soon propose a rule to extend eligibility for the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers, PCAFC, through Sept. 30, 2028. The extension will apply to legacy participants, legacy applicants, and their caregivers, providing them with...
by Rikki Almanza | Jul 14, 2025
Veterans receiving medical care at military bases continue to face obstacles despite agreements meant to improve access and reduce costs, according to a new Government Accountability Office, GAO, report. The VA and DOD have established 185 sharing agreements that...
by Rikki Almanza | Jul 9, 2025
The VA announced this week that it will reduce its workforce by approximately 30,000 positions by the end of the current fiscal year, a significant decrease from the 80,000 job cuts it originally planned. The department now says it will rely on voluntary retirements,...
by Rikki Almanza | Jun 27, 2025
June is recognized as PTSD Awareness Month, and across the country, Veterans are turning to aquatic therapy to support both mental and physical recovery. This gentle, water-based approach is helping those who have served manage PTSD, chronic pain, and mobility...
by Rikki Almanza | Jun 19, 2025
Veterans and their caregivers may soon see changes in how the VA handles benefits claims and appeals. A new package of bills introduced in the House of Representatives is focused on fixing delays, reducing errors, and updating outdated systems that have slowed down...
