by Rikki Almanza | Sep 10, 2025
Lawmakers have introduced a bill that would change how medications are prescribed to Veterans in an effort to increase transparency and prevent suicides. Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-Fla.), joined by Reps. Jack Bergman (R-Pa.) and Keith Self (R-TX), introduced H.R. 4837, the...
by Rikki Almanza | Aug 12, 2025
The VA health system is facing a worsening staffing crisis, according to a new report from the agency’s independent watchdog. All 139 Veterans Health Administration, VHA, medical center campuses reported worker shortages, with severe shortages rising 50 percent from...
by Rikki Almanza | Jun 19, 2025
Veterans and their caregivers may soon see changes in how the VA handles benefits claims and appeals. A new package of bills introduced in the House of Representatives is focused on fixing delays, reducing errors, and updating outdated systems that have slowed down...
by Christian Southards | May 8, 2023
Our second California Veterans news roundup for May 2023 includes updates on efforts to build permanent housing for homeless, at-risk, and low-income Veterans in Los Angeles; a new bill that would permanently fund the VA’s VET TEC program, and more. Readers can send...
by Christian Southards | Dec 1, 2022
As reported by the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, or HVAC, on Nov. 17, the U.S. House of Representatives passed 12 veterans bills. Most of the bills designated new names for VA medical facilities, including an outpatient clinic in French Camp, Calif. However,...
