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Rikki Almanza
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Pentagon Grants Honorable Discharges to Over 800 Veterans Affected by “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” Policy
The Pentagon has upgraded over 800 discharges to honorable for Veterans separated under the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy.
Vietnam-Era Veterans Seek Retroactive Benefits for Exposure to Nerve Agents and Hallucinogens in Secret Military Tests
Vietnam-era Veterans exposed to chemical agents in secret military tests are appealing for retroactive disability benefits following a court ruling that found their rights were...
VA Expands Virtual Emergency Care Nationwide, Offering Faster Access for Veterans
The VA has launched nationwide telehealth emergency care, allowing Veterans to quickly access virtual emergency services from VA providers to reduce reliance on non-VA facilities.
VA Proposes Grant Program for Legal Assistance to Help Veterans Access Benefits and Improve Discharge Status
The VA has proposed a grant program to provide legal support for Veterans and former Service Members in accessing VA benefits and improving discharge statuses.
Federal Judge Orders UCLA Stadium Lockdown Over VA Land Use Dispute
A federal judge ordered UCLA's Jackie Robinson Stadium locked down for failing to use VA-leased land to benefit Veterans as originally intended.
Saving Our Veterans Act: Bipartisan Bill Proposes Free Firearm Lockboxes for All Veterans
A new bipartisan bill seeks to provide free firearm lockboxes to all Veterans, aiming to mitigate the high suicide rates among those who have served...
VA Investigates PFAS Exposure and Kidney Cancer for Potential Veteran Benefits
The VA is investigating the link between PFAs exposure at military bases and kidney cancer to potentially provide presumptive benefits to affected Veterans.
The Service Dogs Assisting Veterans Act Seeks to Expand Support for Veterans with Disabilities
The Service Dogs Assisting Veterans Act seeks to provide grants to nonprofits to help connect Veterans with trained service dogs for physical and mental health...
San Diego High School Construction Students Build Tiny Homes for Homeless Veterans
High school construction students in San Diego are building tiny homes to provide housing for homeless Veterans while gaining hands-on experience in the trades.
RAND Research: Challenges Faced by Veterans with Other Than Honorable Discharges
RAND's research shows that Veterans with Other Than Honorable discharges have higher rates of mental health issues, homelessness, and limited access to VA benefits, indicating...
