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Free TSA PreCheck Opens for Veterans With Serious Service-Connected Disabilities

Free TSA PreCheck Opens for Veterans With Serious Service-Connected Disabilities

by Rikki Almanza | Jun 25, 2026

A new travel benefit is now available for certain Disabled Veterans, giving them a chance to enroll in TSA PreCheck without paying the standard application fee. The change comes through the Veterans Expedited TSA Screening Safe Travel Act, also called the VETS Safe...
Many Disabled Veterans Unaware They Now Qualify for Tax-Free ABLE Accounts

Many Disabled Veterans Unaware They Now Qualify for Tax-Free ABLE Accounts

by Rikki Almanza | Mar 24, 2026

Since Jan. 1, a major change in federal law has expanded access to tax-advantaged savings accounts for people with disabilities, yet many Veterans may not realize they are now eligible. The update comes through the ABLE Age Adjustment Act, which allows more...
(UPDATED) VA Halts Enforcement of Medication Disability Rule

(UPDATED) VA Halts Enforcement of Medication Disability Rule

by Rikki Almanza | Feb 27, 2026

UPDATE: The VA has formally rescinded a controversial policy after initially announcing that the department would only refrain from enforcing it. A spokesperson has since stated that the VA has no plans to reintroduce the policy at a later date. The VA has halted...
California Bill Would Make Parking Benefits More Accessible for Disabled Veterans

California Bill Would Make Parking Benefits More Accessible for Disabled Veterans

by Rikki Almanza | Feb 24, 2026

Editor’s note: Legislative breakdown of SB 1034. A bill moving through the California Legislature would change state law to make parking benefits more accessible for Disabled Veterans, addressing what supporters describe as an unfair gap in eligibility...
New Veteran Laws Expand Housing, Job Support, VA Oversight

New Veteran Laws Expand Housing, Job Support, VA Oversight

by Rikki Almanza | Feb 9, 2026

New legislation signed into law on Jan. 20 brings several policy changes that affect how Veterans access housing assistance, employment support, and VA funding oversight. The measures include the Disabled Veterans Housing Support Act, the VA Budget Shortfall...
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