by Rikki Almanza | Jan 3, 2025
Effective today, January 2, the VA has expanded the list of cancers presumed to be service-connected for Veterans exposed to toxic substances in specific locations during the Gulf War and subsequent conflicts to include genitourinary cancers. This decision will...
by Rikki Almanza | Oct 17, 2023
October 2023 has been officially designated as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month by President Joe Biden, reaffirming the commitment to raise awareness about breast cancer and the importance of early detection and prevention. This serves as a reminder that breast...
by Rikki Almanza | Sep 27, 2023
Time is running out to take advantage of a special enrollment period that allows some combat Veterans to directly access VA healthcare without the need to apply for VA benefits beforehand. The PACT Act, which expanded benefits for Veterans exposed to toxic substances...
by Christian Southards | Jul 31, 2023
Our last California Veterans news roundup largely focuses on updates from the VA on several topics, including new avenues of medical research, the upcoming PACT Act deadline, and more. Readers are encouraged to send Veterans-related stories to...
by Christian Southards | Jul 17, 2023
Our next California Veterans news roundup includes PACT Act updates, info on heatwave relief, and more. Readers are encouraged to send Veterans-related stories to news@calegion.org. Statewide:...
