by Rikki Almanza | Jan 15, 2026
Members of the House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Health are reviewing bipartisan legislation that would expand treatment options for Veterans with traumatic brain injuries and reduce reliance on opioid-based pain care within the VA. The measures were discussed...
by caLegion Contributor | Jan 14, 2026
We are strongly urging members to submit letters in support of SB 694. As of today, fewer than 400 letters have been submitted statewide. Given the size of the veteran population we collectively account for, this level of engagement does not reflect the importance of...
by Rikki Almanza | Jan 8, 2026
Nearly 3,000 Women Veterans across all 58 California counties participated in the California Department of Veterans Affairs 2025 Women Veterans Survey. The results provide one of the most detailed snapshots in more than a decade of how women who served are navigating...
by Rikki Almanza | Jan 5, 2026
Veterans and survivors will see a boost to their benefits in 2026 as cost-of-living adjustments take effect across several VA programs. The increase is tied to the Social Security Administration’s annual Cost of Living Adjustment, which was set at 2.8 percent for...
by Rikki Almanza | Jan 3, 2026
The VA has restored near-total limits on abortion services offered through the VA health care system, prompting responses from lawmakers and advocacy groups. The department maintains that it is acting within its legal obligation. The change reverses a policy adopted...
by Rikki Almanza | Dec 29, 2025
American Legion National Commander Dan K. Wiley joined President Donald Trump in the Oval Office on Dec. 18 as the president signed an executive order directing federal agencies to expedite the reclassification of cannabis, a move that would lower barriers to medical...
