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Supreme Court Rejects Veterans’ Claim for Disability Benefits Related to 1966 Hydrogen Bomb Incident

  On Tuesday, the Supreme Court denied an appeal made by a group of Veterans seeking disability compensation for exposure to radiation during the 1966...

First Annual Central Valley Veterans Film Festival Happening Tonight

The Central Valley Veterans Filmfest will be held at the historic Fox Theater in Downtown Bakersfield this evening, which will honor and showcase the inspiring...

VA Police will be required to wear body cameras and use dashboard cameras

The Department of Veterans Affairs announced that all VA police officers will be required to wear body cameras and use dashboard cameras by the end...

Compassionate Contact Corps helps Veterans struggling with loneliness

The Compassionate Contact Corps program pairs trained volunteers with Veterans who are experiencing loneliness or social isolation to provide socialization and companionship.

Inspector General Report: VA Travel Reimbursement Program Not Meeting Expectations

The new online travel reimbursement program for the Department of Veterans Affairs is failing in achieving its intended goals, according to a recent report by...

San Diego VA Nurses Protest for Better Working Conditions and Staffing Improvements

Nurses from VA hospitals in California and Georgia joined a nationwide demonstration to demand better working conditions and staffing improvements.

Two Veterans Begin Journey from Cambria to the Arctic Circle to Raise Money for Post 432 Scholarship Program

Two veterans, Jay Burbank and Charlie Enxuto, embark on a 7,000-mile round trip from Cambria to the Arctic Ocean in a 1931 Model A Ford,...

Biden Signs Executive Order to Improve Economic Opportunities for Military and Veteran Spouses

Biden signed an executive order to improve economic opportunities for Military and Veteran spouses, caregivers, and survivors, drawing on inspiration from the Joining Forces initiative.

The Ongoing Struggle for LGBTQ+ Veterans and Service Members

While legislative efforts and improved healthcare initiatives strive to address the challenges and discrimination endured by LGBTQ+ Veterans and Service Members, Pride Month serves as...

Mental Health Resources for Women Veterans: Unique Needs and Care

The increase in women seeking mental health services at VA hospitals has shed light on the challenges faced by Women Veterans, highlighting the need for...