by Rikki Almanza | Feb 14, 2024
The American Legion is urging members of the Legion Family to engage with their respective members of Congress, advocating for support of H.R. 3651, bipartisan legislation designed to ensure surviving spouses of military servicemembers maintain survivor...
by Rikki Almanza | Feb 13, 2024
A recent report from RAND Corporation, “Veteran Single Parents: Surviving but Not Thriving,” sheds light on the challenges faced by Veteran single parents, particularly women, who are more likely to face financial insecurity and struggle to access...
by Rikki Almanza | Feb 9, 2024
Today, the VA introduced a proposed rule detailing its intentions to broaden the geographical and time frames for which exposure to Agent Orange and other herbicides is presumed. If finalized, this rule will establish a new presumption of exposure to areas...
by Rikki Almanza | Feb 7, 2024
The National Salute to Veteran Patients is an annual event observed during the week of Feb. 14 to honor Veterans receiving care at VA medical facilities. This year, it occurs from Feb. 11 to 17. While the origins of the National Salute remain somewhat unclear,...
by Rikki Almanza | Feb 5, 2024
A 57-year-old California man, Philip Abod, has been sentenced to one year and a day in prison for defrauding VA out of $105 million in the largest known Post-9/11 GI Bill fraud case. Abod, from Calimesa, played a role in a fraudulent scheme that involved making...
by Rikki Almanza | Feb 1, 2024
In a move to support aging Veterans and combat homelessness, California launched the Veterans Support to Self-Reliance Pilot Program last year. Targeting Veterans aged 55 and above, the program enhances on-site supportive services at permanent supportive...
