by Rikki Almanza | Jan 28, 2025
Update 1: it is currently unclear if and how the Trump administration’s separate offer to all federal employees to resign in exchange for eight month’s severance will impact the VA. Update 2: All VA grant, loan, and financial assistance programs have been...
by Rikki Almanza | Jan 22, 2025
President Donald Trump has named former Georgia congressman Doug Collins as his choice for VA Secretary, a candidate with both legislative experience and a military background. Collins, 58, had not been widely speculated as a contender for the role, a surprise to many...
by Rikki Almanza | Jan 10, 2025
A recent change in federal regulation is set to make it easier for Veterans to secure housing in Los Angeles. This initiative, announced Thursday by VA Secretary Denis McDonough and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, eliminates barriers that previously prevented many...
by Rikki Almanza | Jan 9, 2025
A proposed legal settlement with DoD could pave the way for tens of thousands of LGBTQ+ Veterans to reclaim benefits and recognition denied to them under discriminatory policies, including the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy.The settlement stems from a 2024...
by Rikki Almanza | Jan 6, 2025
On January 3, the VA announced an update to its G.I. Bill benefits policy, granting Veterans with multiple periods of service access to an additional 12 months of education benefits. This change, prompted by a 2024 Supreme Court decision, removes the previous 36-month...
by Rikki Almanza | Dec 20, 2024
Several Veterans organizations are voicing strong support for the Complete the Mission Act of 2024, a bill aimed at improving access to timely healthcare through the VA, according to Stars & Stripes. Introduced by House Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chairman Mike...
