by Christian Southards | Aug 30, 2022
On Aug. 29, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced that veterans with benefit debts will not have to make payments until Jan. 1, 2023. The current suspension of veterans benefit debts payments was set to expire on Sept. 30. It was established shortly after...
by Christian Southards | Aug 10, 2022
President Joe Biden signed the PACT Act into law on Aug. 10, cementing into VA healthcare presumption for ailments caused by toxic air exposure. “The PACT Act is the least we can do for the countless men and women, many of whom may be in this room for all I...
by Christian Southards | Aug 5, 2022
On Aug. 1, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced that nearly 260 non-profit organizations, including 31 in California, will be receiving $431 million in grant funds to combat veterans homelessness. The grants are offered through the VA’s Supportive...
by Christian Southards | Jul 29, 2022
UPDATE: As of Aug. 1, veterans and activists continue to hold a “fire watch” outside the Capitol. The Honoring Our PACT Act has failed to pass in the U.S. Senate this week after not meeting the 60-vote threshold. The PACT Act creates and enforces a...
by Christian Southards | Jul 25, 2022
The National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic, or the NVSSC, is returning to San Diego from Aug. 7–12 after the COVID-19 pandemic forced the program to adopt a virtual format in 2020 and 2021. The clinic engages disabled veterans in adaptive sports while fostering...
