by Christian Southards | Sep 27, 2023
On Friday during a scheduled VA press conference, Secretary Denis McDonough was asked if a government shutdown would adversely affect Veterans benefits and other VA services if Congress could not avert the potential crisis. McDonough first noted that the VA has been...
by Rikki Almanza | Sep 25, 2023
A recently published research report conducted by Rand Corp. has unveiled more evidence for a concerning issue affecting our nation’s Veterans: food insecurity. This problem is alarming because it reveals that almost 70% of Veterans aged 70 and older who are...
by Rikki Almanza | Sep 22, 2023
The American Legion unveiled the results of a nationwide survey to amplify the voices of Veterans in light of the VA’s anticipated National Standards of Practice, or NSP. This release comes shortly before an upcoming hearing on NSP by the House Committee on...
by Rikki Almanza | Sep 19, 2023
The VA has simplified the application process for recipients interested in transferring their Post-9/11 G.I. Bill benefits to their loved ones. These improvements, driven by recent IT upgrades, reduce the time and complexity associated with completing the...
by Rikki Almanza | Sep 18, 2023
September is National Suicide Prevention Month and serves as a reminder of the critical need to address mental health challenges, particularly among Veterans and their families. On average, approximately 22 Veterans tragically take their own lives each day,...
