by Christian Southards | May 3, 2023
On April 26, the VA announced that over 500,000 toxic exposure-related claims have been filed since the PACT Act was signed last August. Provisions in the PACT Act create a presumptive basis that military service is the cause of dozens of medical conditions, therefore...
by Christian Southards | Mar 7, 2023
Updates from the VA, a concerning report from an organization led by former Pentagon leaders, and more make up our early March 2023 roundup. Readers can send veterans-related stories to...
by Christian Southards | Dec 15, 2022
As of Dec. 12, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is processing claims authorized by the Honoring Our PACT Act for terminally ill veterans, allowing them to access benefits early. The development preceded the VA’s ongoing PACT Act Week, which aims to educate and...
by Christian Southards | Oct 18, 2022
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on Oct. 13 announced that surviving partners of LGTBQ+ veterans who were previously unable to marry because of same-sex marriage laws may now qualify for survivor benefits. Tens of thousands of LGBTQ+ veterans were never able...
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...
