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New Law Introduces Changes to SNAP and Medicaid That May Impact Some Veterans

New Law Introduces Changes to SNAP and Medicaid That May Impact Some Veterans

by Rikki Almanza | Jul 15, 2025

The recently passed ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ is set to make several changes to government spending and social programs starting in 2026, which could affect some U.S. Veterans. While the law increases defense funding and support for active-duty families, it...
Thousands of Disabled Veterans May Soon Receive Extra Retroactive Pay

Thousands of Disabled Veterans May Soon Receive Extra Retroactive Pay

by Rikki Almanza | Jun 18, 2025

Thousands of disabled Veterans may soon receive additional retroactive compensation after the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled that the military improperly capped payments through the combat-related special compensation, CRSC, program. The ruling in Soto v. United...
New Bipartisan Legislation Seeks to Improve Accessibility for Disabled Veterans at VA

New Bipartisan Legislation Seeks to Improve Accessibility for Disabled Veterans at VA

by Rikki Almanza | May 15, 2025

A group of lawmakers has introduced legislation in both the House and Senate designed to help ensure the VA complies with federal disability laws and remove long-standing barriers to care and services for Veterans with disabilities. The proposed legislation would...
Senators Introduce Bill to Protect Housing Access for Homeless Disabled Veterans

Senators Introduce Bill to Protect Housing Access for Homeless Disabled Veterans

by Rikki Almanza | Apr 14, 2025

On April 10, a bipartisan group of U.S. Senators introduced a bill to prevent disabled Veterans facing homelessness from being denied housing assistance due to the disability benefits they receive. The Housing Unhoused Disabled Veterans Act, HUDVA, led by Senators...
House Approves 7 Bills Supporting Veterans and Their Families

House Approves 7 Bills Supporting Veterans and Their Families

by Rikki Almanza | Apr 10, 2025

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed seven bipartisan bills designed to improve services and support for Veterans and their families. House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Mike Bost (R-Ill.) issued a statement commending the bipartisan effort,...
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