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...
by Christian Southards | Jun 30, 2022
An updated U.S. Government Accountability Office report says the U.S. Department of Veterans has taken positive steps to improve “health outcomes” for LGBT veterans since the initial report was published in fall 2019. The original GAO report notes that LGBT veterans...
