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Closed VA Appeals Could Get Another Review Under Proposed Settlement

The proposed Freund v. Collins settlement could give Veterans and eligible survivors another review of older VA benefits appeals that were closed in the legacy...

California Voters Will Decide on Housing Bond for Veterans, Renters, and Families This November

This November, California voters will decide on an $11.25 billion housing bond that would support affordable housing, Veteran home loans, first-time homebuyers, and housing programs...

Free TSA PreCheck Opens for Veterans With Serious Service-Connected Disabilities

Some disabled Veterans with qualifying service-connected disabilities may now receive free TSA PreCheck, making airport screening easier for those who use VA-issued wheelchairs or prosthetic...

Free California Historic Park Pass Available for Limited Time

California residents have a limited-time chance to visit more than 30 state historic parks and museums for free under a special edition pass, the California...

VA Launches Partial Claim Program to Help Veterans Avoid Foreclosure

The VA’s new Partial Claim Program helps eligible Veterans with VA-backed home loans catch up on missed payments and avoid foreclosure.

The American Legion Backs ‘Take Care of America’s Veterans Act’ as Path Forward for Long-Stalled Bills, Acknowledges ‘Offsets’

The American Legion supports the Take Care of America’s Veterans Act as the best path to pass long-stalled legislation that would improve Veterans' benefits, health...

New VA Trial Looks at MDMA-Assisted Therapy for PTSD and Alcohol Use Disorder

The VA is preparing a new study that will examine whether MDMA-assisted therapy may be safe and useful for Veterans who are dealing with both...

Veterans Filing Military Sexual Trauma Claims Face Added Hurdles, Report Says

A new report says Veterans filing military sexual trauma claims face lower approval rates, documentation barriers and calls for changes to VA’s disability claims process.

Federal Legislation Introduced to Crack Down on Claim Sharks Targeting Veterans

The SAFEGUARD Veterans Act would strengthen protections for Veterans by adding federal enforcement against claim sharks that charge unauthorized fees for VA benefits assistance.

Appeals Court Says Pentagon Policy Illegally Barred Transgender Troops

A federal appeals court ruling protects some transgender Service Members as the legal fight over Trump’s military policy continues.