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One-Third of Veteran Disability Reduction Cases Had Errors, VA’s Own Inspector General Finds

One-Third of Veteran Disability Reduction Cases Had Errors, VA’s Own Inspector General Finds

by Rikki Almanza | Sep 3, 2026

A new VA watchdog report found problems in roughly one-third of 2024––and a similar figure in 2025––cases involving proposed or completed reductions to Veterans’ service-connected disability compensation. The VA Office of Inspector General reviewed how the Veterans...
Native American Veterans Can Get Help with Homeownership on Trust Land Through VA Program

Native American Veterans Can Get Help with Homeownership on Trust Land Through VA Program

by Rikki Almanza | Apr 5, 2024

A VA program aims to help Native American Veterans in purchasing, refinancing or building residences on trust land. The Veterans Benefits Administration’s, VBA, Loan Guaranty Service, LGY, intends to help meet the needs of Native American Veterans seeking to...
Addressing Critical Veteran Issues: Highlights from the 64th Annual Washington Conference

Addressing Critical Veteran Issues: Highlights from the 64th Annual Washington Conference

by Rikki Almanza | Mar 4, 2024

The 64th Annual Washington Conference, held from Feb. 25 to 28, provided Legionnaires with a chance to engage with lawmakers and receive updates from members of Congress and VA leaders.During the conference, various topics were discussed, including Veteran suicide...
Wednesday is the last day to apply for backdated Pact Act Benefits

Wednesday is the last day to apply for backdated Pact Act Benefits

by Rikki Almanza | Aug 8, 2023

UPDATE: The VA Has extended the deadline to Aug. 14, 2023. Our full article: VA Extends Deadline for Retroactive PACT Act Benefits Following Technical Issues Veterans have until Wednesday to take advantage of the opportunity to receive backdated benefits provided by...

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