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...
by Rikki Almanza | Aug 11, 2023
The Department of Veterans Affairs has extended the deadline to August 14 to apply for retroactive benefits under the PACT Act. The Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act, PACT Act, which was signed into law by President Joe Biden on August 10, 2022, expands...
by Rikki Almanza | Aug 3, 2023
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced a partnership with the American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP) to improve the quality of life for Veterans with kidney disease. This collaboration provides support, educational resources, and enhanced...
by Rikki Almanza | Jul 25, 2023
A recent study published in JAMA Neurology looked at how living in a disadvantaged neighborhood can affect the risk of developing dementia in U.S. Veterans. The researchers studied a group of 1.6 million Veterans, making it the largest study of its kind. They...
by Christian Southards | Feb 27, 2023
Our final February 2023 roundup covers new veterans suicide prevention research, hiring concerns at the Veterans Health Administration, and more. Readers can also submit veterans news stories to...
