by Rikki Almanza | Dec 14, 2023
The Department of Veterans Affairs is actively working to screen all Veterans enrolled in VA health care for potential toxic exposure, a mandate set forth by the PACT Act signed into law in 2022. The screenings involve both initial and follow-up assessments for...
by Rikki Almanza | Sep 27, 2023
Time is running out to take advantage of a special enrollment period that allows some combat Veterans to directly access VA healthcare without the need to apply for VA benefits beforehand. The PACT Act, which expanded benefits for Veterans exposed to toxic substances...
by Christian Southards | Aug 22, 2023
The next major PACT Act deadline for some Veterans is slated for Sept. 30, 2023. A special enrollment period will allow eligible Veterans to bypass the normal application process for VA benefits and enroll directly in VA health care. To be eligible, the...
by Christian Southards | Jul 31, 2023
Our last California Veterans news roundup largely focuses on updates from the VA on several topics, including new avenues of medical research, the upcoming PACT Act deadline, and more. Readers are encouraged to send Veterans-related stories to...
by Christian Southards | Jul 3, 2023
Happy (early) Independence Day! Our first California Veterans news roundup covers a plethora of VA updates, plus a few developments regarding Veterans homelessness throughout California and the United States. Readers are encouraged to send Veterans-related...
