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
In July 2025, the VA announced an $800 million infrastructure initiative to improve VA health care facilities as part of the Veterans Health Administration’s Non-Recurring Maintenance program. This funding will come out of savings gleaned… Read More
What Does This Mean for Your Case? In July 1933, President Roosevelt created the Board of Veterans’ Appeals (also known as the “Board” or “BVA”) to “provide every possible assistance” to claimants and to be… Read More
In July 2025, researchers with the VA Center for Innovations in Quality, Effectiveness, and Safety, published an article titled, “Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease in Gulf War Veterans in Relation to Deployment Exposures.” The study concluded that toxic exposures during… Read More
On May 5, 2025, the VA announced a new, three-pronged plan to assist eligible survivors and dependents of deceased Veterans seeking VA benefits and services. These changes are intended to eliminate barriers and streamline the… Read More
Memorial Day Observance and Events Although it is impossible to adequately honor the sacrifices of our fallen service members, we look forward to remembering them on Memorial Day each year. Originally known as Decoration Day,… Read More
The end of April marked the first 100 days of the second Trump Administration—and what a 100 days it has been! From leadership changes, to personnel cuts, to program reforms, we break down what you… Read More
In 1918, on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, an armistice was declared between the Allied nations and Germany in World War I. In 1938, November 11th became a federal… Read More
The list of chemical, airborne, and other hazards some U.S. military veterans have encountered while serving reads like a Who’s Who of war toxins and their sources. Depleted uranium. Burn pits. Pesticides and herbicides. Radiation… Read More