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August 7th is Purple Heart Day
From VA.gov: “Each year on August 7, our nation recognizes the men and women who […]
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VA continuing to probe toxic exposure
“The Department of Veterans Affairs will review whether three more types of cancers will be […]
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July 25th is National Hire a Veteran Day
“This day was created to remind job seekers and employers alike that these veterans’ experience […]
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Bill allowing service members to file malpractice claims in district court advances in US House
“The new bill — Healthcare, Equality and Rights for Heroes, or HERO Act — would […]
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PACT Act Updates from VA: claims received by August 9 will be eligible for 12 months of backdated compensation
According to VA.gov, most Veterans and survivors who apply for benefits or submit an “Intent […]
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Supreme Court Denies Retroactive Benefits for Missed Deadlines
This week, the Supreme Court rejected retroactive benefits for service members that have missed application […]
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Report Reveals Serious Health Risks at Private Housing Not Being Tracked by Officials
A recent watchdog report revealed that the Pentagon does not properly monitor and track poor […]
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Study Finds Toxic Chemicals in Drinking Water at Two Dozen Bases
A study conducted by the Defense Department last year concluded that drinking water found at […]
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VA Hires Staff to Help with Toxic Exposure Benefits Backlog
Both the VA and the Veterans Benefits Administration are hiring additional staff to help deal with […]
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VA to Process PACT Act Claims Immediately
This month the Department of Veterans Affairs announced that staff members will immediately start processing […]




