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Rikki Almanza
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California Congressman Reintroduces Bill to Study Medical Cannabis for Veterans
California Rep. Lou Correa reintroduced legislation that would require VA to study the safety and effectiveness of medicinal cannabis for Veterans with chronic pain and...
VA Report Finds Most Veterans Who Died by Suicide Had Not Recently Received VA Healthcare
VA’s 2026 suicide prevention report found that 62% of Veterans who died by suicide in 2024 had not received VA healthcare during the year of...
Veterans Expected to Gain Access to Their Military Toxic-Exposure Records
Veterans are expected to soon gain direct access to their Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record, allowing them to review documented military toxic and environmental exposures.
VA Awards $10.45 Million for Veteran Suicide Prevention in California
VA awarded more than $10.45 million to 18 organizations providing community-based suicide prevention services to Veterans across California.
California Expands Property Tax Exemption for 100% Disabled Veterans
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed several bills affecting California Veterans and military families, including SB 296, which will expand the property tax exemption for qualifying 100%...
Los Angeles VA Program Helps Hard-of-Hearing Veterans in the ER
A VA Greater Los Angeles program found that personal voice amplification devices helped hard-of-hearing Veterans communicate during emergency room visits.
California Lawmakers Help Advance Major Richard Star Act Toward House Vote
California Reps. Raul Ruiz and Mark Takano helped advance the Major Richard Star Act toward a House vote after a discharge petition reached 218 signatures.
Study Finds Higher Levels of ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Younger Veterans
A new study found that Veterans aged 20 to 39 had significantly higher blood levels of PFAS “forever chemicals” than civilians of the same age.
Federal Judge Upholds $6.6 Million Award to Army Veteran in LAPD Lawsuit
Federal judge upholds a $6.6 million jury award to Army Veteran Slade Douglas after rejecting most of a post-trial challenge from Los Angeles and two...
Highlights from The American Legion’s 107th National Convention, Part 2
The American Legion’s 107th National Convention featured major fundraising, POW/MIA recovery efforts, support for student Veterans, community service, and national honors.
