by Rikki Almanza | Nov 24, 2025
The Submariners’ Advocacy Group, a nonprofit representing current and former submarine sailors, is pushing for expanded health care and disability benefits connected to toxic exposure in submarine environments, according to reporting from Stars and Stripes. The group...
by Rikki Almanza | Oct 30, 2025
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time when attention turns to early detection and treatment. This year, the VA has come under scrutiny after changing how it handles breast cancer coverage for male Veterans. A newly obtained memo from the VA outlines that...
by Rikki Almanza | May 19, 2025
The VA is facing scrutiny after a federal watchdog revealed the agency made billions of dollars in disability compensation mistakes over the last four years. These errors, linked to poor training and outdated systems, have left thousands of Veterans either underpaid...
by Rikki Almanza | May 8, 2025
During a heated congressional hearing on Tuesday, VA Secretary Doug Collins faced strong criticism as he defended the decision to eliminate thousands of jobs within the department. Meanwhile, Veterans and advocates protested outside the Capitol, voicing concerns that...
by Rikki Almanza | Oct 29, 2024
In a major development for Veterans who served at the Karshi-Khanabad, K2, base in Uzbekistan, the VA announced today plans to expand health and benefits coverage for illnesses linked to toxic exposure at the former Soviet base. Secretary Denis McDonough revealed that...
