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Rikki Almanza
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Gold Star Spouses Call on Lawmakers to Expand Survivor Benefits
Gold Star spouses are urging Congress to pass legislation that would increase survivor benefits, remove remarriage penalties, and provide more financial stability for families after...
Executive Order Speeds Research on Psychedelics for PTSD in Veterans
A new federal order to fast-track psychedelic research puts a spotlight on the VA as studies examine potential treatments for PTSD and other mental health...
Federal Panel Seeks Input from Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans on Neurological Conditions
Federal researchers are asking Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans to share their experiences as part of a review into possible links between military service and long-term...
New Effort Expands Transportation Options for Rural Veterans
The VA is expanding transportation grant programs to help rural Veterans reach medical care more reliably despite long distances and limited transit options.
Veterans with Fiduciaries No Longer Reported in Federal Gun Background Database
The VA has begun removing Veterans from a federal firearm restriction database after ending a policy that reported those with fiduciaries to the FBI’s background...
Veterans Could See Faster Access to Emerging Treatments Under Senate Bill 4220
Senate Bill 4220 would prepare the VA to deliver emerging treatments to Veterans faster, with bipartisan support and backing from major Veteran advocacy groups.
End of VA Relief Program Leaves Thousands of Veterans Facing Foreclosure
Thousands of Veterans are losing their homes after the VA ended a mortgage relief program, leaving many without a clear path to avoid foreclosure.
Air Force Revises Records for Veterans Discharged Over COVID-19 Vaccine Refusal
Hundreds of former Air Force service members who were discharged for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine are now seeing changes to their military records.
New Bill Could Make It Easier for Veterans to Buy Homes
A new bipartisan bill could speed up VA home loans by increasing the number of appraisers to help Veterans, especially those in rural areas, compete...
New Housing Project in San Bernardino to Support Veterans in Need
A new housing development in San Bernardino is focused on helping Veterans who are experiencing homelessness or living on limited incomes. The development, called the...
