Rikki Almanza

The government shutdown affects some VA services, while benefits and essential medical care for U.S. Veterans continue without major disruption.

The HEAL Act is proposed federal legislation that would improve transportation benefits for Veterans by increasing mileage rates, eliminating deductibles, and supporting travel assistance organizations.

Lawmakers reintroduced the Veteran Service Recognition Act, which would create a pathway to citizenship for noncitizen Veterans and protect those at risk of deportation.

The 2025 Veterans Civic Health Index finds that Veterans are more likely than civilians to vote and spend more hours volunteering in their communities.

Military families, retirees, and Disabled Veterans could see changes to their commissary benefits if the Pentagon moves forward with privatization plans.

Last week, the House passed 14 veteran-related bills with input from The American Legion, advancing priorities that improve care, education, and support for servicemembers and...

Facilities across VA offer evidence-based PTSD treatments, including virtual care, to help Veterans recover, build resilience, and improve quality of life.

A bipartisan group of senators has introduced the RESPECT Act to expand the VA’s authority to remove convicted criminals from national cemeteries.

The Written Informed Consent Act, introduced in Congress, seeks to reduce Veteran suicide rates by requiring clearer medical consent and expanding access to prevention resources.

Despite a slowing U.S. economy and weaker hiring, Veterans continue to maintain lower unemployment rates than the general workforce.