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Rikki Almanza
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New Bipartisan Legislation Seeks to Improve Accessibility for Disabled Veterans at VA
The bipartisan Veterans Accessibility Act, introduced in both the House and Senate, would create a committee to help ensure VA programs and facilities are accessible...
Trump Signs Executive Order to Transform West Los Angeles VA into National Veterans Housing Center
Over the weekend, Trump issued an executive order to create a national center for homeless veterans at the West Los Angeles VA campus, with a...
VA Secretary Defends Job Cuts as Veterans and Lawmakers Push Back
VA Secretary Doug Collins defends cutting 80,000 jobs during a congressional hearing as Veterans protest and lawmakers question the impact on care and agency transparency.
VA Launches New Plan to Improve Access to Survivor Benefits
To guarantee faster and easier available assistance for families of deceased Veterans and Service Members, the VA is carrying out a three-part plan to improve...
New Studies Reveal Long-Term Health Toll on Vietnam Veterans
Two new studies from Columbia University and the VA Boston Healthcare System show that Vietnam Veterans still face serious physical and mental health issues linked...
U.S. Supreme Court Considers Case That Could Expand Combat Disability Pay for Veterans
The Supreme Court is weighing whether medically retired Veterans like Simon Soto are entitled to more years of retroactive combat-related compensation.
2025 Military Appreciation Month and Memorial Day Discounts for Veterans and Active Military
The California Legionnaire is compiling a list of special offers, discounts, and promotions that California Veterans and Service Members can take advantage of during Military...
Celebrating Community and Service Across California on American Legion Family Day
American Legion Family Day on April 26 invites communities across California to celebrate service, support Veterans, and connect with local posts.
VA Secretary Collins Outlines Workforce and Operational Changes at Department
VA Secretary Doug Collins outlines restructuring plans focused on streamlining operations and maintaining core services for Veterans ahead of his May 7 Senate testimony.
VA Officials Acknowledge Privacy Concerns for Telehealth Therapy Amid Return-to-Office Mandate
VA officials now say telehealth therapists must have private workspaces to protect Veterans’ confidentiality.








