-
Rikki Almanza
Posts
FDA Denies MDMA Therapy for PTSD, Calls for Further Trials Despite Veteran Support
The FDA rejected a request to approve MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD, citing the need for further clinical trials despite support from Veterans and promising initial...
American Legion Family Joins “Rebuilding Together New Orleans” at National Convention
The American Legion Family will partner with Rebuilding Together New Orleans to repair the homes of Veterans during National Convention.
New HUD-VASH Ruling Expands Rental Assistance for Disabled Veterans, No Longer Counts Disability Benefits Toward Eligibility
Veterans receiving disability income are now eligible for federal rental assistance under a new HUD-VASH ruling that no longer counts disability payments against income limits.
Join the ‘Be the One’ Symposium at The American Legion Convention
The American Legion's Be the One Symposium at the national convention will focus on mental health and suicide prevention for Veterans, featuring expert discussions and...
Legionnaire Is Driving Across the U.S. in a Corvette to Raise Awareness About Veteran Suicide
Retired Army Colonel Robert Hess is driving across the U.S. in his Corvette to raise awareness about Veteran suicides and visit American Legion posts along...
“The Promised Land”: A New Documentary About Veteran Homelessness and VA Failures
"The Promised Land," directed by Rebecca Murga, exposes the struggle of homeless Veterans at the West Los Angeles VA campus and the systemic failures to...
Clovis NightHawks Will Compete in the American Legion Regional Playoffs
The Clovis NightHawks Post 147 baseball team will represent California in the 2024 American Legion Regional Playoffs.
Federal Law Forces Disabled Veterans to Repay Separation Payouts, Leading to Financial Hardship
A federal law has forced nearly 122,000 disabled Veterans to repay special separation payouts, causing financial hardship for many.
VA Redesigns Burn Pit Research Registry to Improve Veteran Health Care
The VA redesigned the Burn Pit Research Registry to improve understanding and treatment of health issues faced by Veterans exposed to airborne hazards and burn...
Six Veterans Will Receive Keys to New Homes in Palmdale’s Veterans Enriched Neighborhood
Six Veterans and their families will receive keys to new homes in Palmdale's Veterans Enriched Neighborhood, a development that addresses Veteran homelessness.
