by Rikki Almanza | Feb 15, 2024
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Senator Caroline Menjivar (D-San Fernando Valley) have introduced Senate Bill 1124, a legislative measure designed to address the pressing issue of predatory practices targeting Veterans. The bill seeks to tackle the...
by Rikki Almanza | Jan 29, 2024
As job scams continue to rise and recent reports indicate Veterans as prime targets, the VA is urging vigilance, issuing warnings to raise awareness, and providing guidance on how to avoid falling prey to these scams.Veterans experience more financial losses...
by Rikki Almanza | Jan 23, 2024
Congress passed a short-term funding extension, avoiding a partial government shutdown set for the end of the week. As of yet, Veterans benefits are not expected to be affected at least through March. The House voted 314-108, with opposition from Republicans....
by Rikki Almanza | Jan 2, 2024
In an update from the VA, special benefit allowances for 2024 have been unveiled, providing support for Veterans with service-connected disabilities. The focus is on automobile allowances, clothing allowances, and Medal of Honor pensions. Veterans are...
by Rikki Almanza | Oct 23, 2023
As of October 1, the VA has expanded its maternity care coordination services to support Veterans throughout their pregnancy and up to one year postpartum. Previously, maternity care coordinators had only been available for eight weeks post-partum.Maternity care...