by Rikki Almanza | Dec 14, 2023
The Department of Veterans Affairs is actively working to screen all Veterans enrolled in VA health care for potential toxic exposure, a mandate set forth by the PACT Act signed into law in 2022. The screenings involve both initial and follow-up assessments for...
by Rikki Almanza | Dec 6, 2023
Army infantry Veteran, Mark Kershaw, addresses the urgent concern of Veteran suicide through his documentary, “TRIBAL,” set to be released on December 19. This 85-minute narrative-driven film transcends conventional narratives surrounding post-traumatic...
by Rikki Almanza | Nov 16, 2023
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle received a token of appreciation from Retired Staff Sergeant Chris Kleinsorge before the 49ers faced the Jacksonville Jaguars for their Week 10 matchup. Sporting the 49ers’ colors at EverBank Stadium, Kleinsorge...
by Rikki Almanza | Nov 14, 2023
Veterans and supporters are pushing for the addition of certain blood cancers to the list of service-connected conditions under the PACT Act, a move that could grant expedited healthcare and benefits to Gulf War and Post-9/11 Veterans. The VA is conducting a...
by Rikki Almanza | Oct 10, 2023
Last month, a bipartisan bill, H.R. 5702, the Expanding Access for Online Veteran Students Act, was introduced in the House with the aim of increasing housing disbursements for student Veterans using Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits for online summer classes. The Post-9/11...
by Rikki Almanza | Sep 27, 2023
Time is running out to take advantage of a special enrollment period that allows some combat Veterans to directly access VA healthcare without the need to apply for VA benefits beforehand. The PACT Act, which expanded benefits for Veterans exposed to toxic substances...
