For many years, the VA was insulated from attorney representation and judicial oversight. The VA lived in this splendid isolation until November 18, 1988, when President Reagan signed into law the Veterans’ Judicial Review Act,… Read More
For decades, the VA has recognized that veterans who were exposed to Agent Orange toxins during the Vietnam War era are more likely to suffer from certain medical conditions. As time passes, the veteran population… Read More
This month, the VA announced a $112 million grant funding opportunity for organizations that offer suicide prevention services for veterans nationwide. The funds for this grant were made available through the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox… Read More
What Veterans Need to Know This Tax Season As Americans prepare for this year’s April 15, 2026 tax filing deadline, we are reminded of the complicated landscape of tax season. Fortunately, for veterans, there are… Read More
VA to Invest $4.8 Billion in Healthcare Infrastructure The VA announced today that it will be allocating $4.8 billion in fiscal year 2026 to modernize, repair and upgrade its health care facilities under the Veterans… Read More
While the Department of Veterans Affairs strives to care for “those who have served in our nation’s military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors,” the VA has not always hit this mark. Over the… Read More
Every year, VA disability compensation payment rates are adjusted based on cost-of-living adjustments, or COLA, set by the Social Security Administration. In 2026, this adjustment will result in a 2.8% increase for veterans. This adjustment… Read More
For the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the 2025 fiscal year ended on September 30, 2025. A review of the VA’s efforts last year offers a glimpse of the administration’s priorities, and what veterans can… Read More
On October 1, 2025, the federal government shut down after Congress failed to pass a funding bill. Now, an estimated 750,000 federal employees could be furloughed, while essential workers will continue their work without pay. … Read More
Government data has shown that at any given time, tens of thousands of American veterans could be facing homelessness. That’s why supporting homeless veterans has been a top VA priority for decades, but this week… Read More