VA Announces Funding to Help Abolish Homelessness!
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced ambitious initiatives to address the issue of homelessness among Veterans. Their goal is to provide housing for at least 38,000 Veterans across the remainder of 2023. To achieve this, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is preparing to allocate $3.1 billion through the Continuum of […]
VA Urges Veterans to File as PACT Act Deadline Looms!
As the one-year anniversary of the historic PACT Act signing approaches, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) — with support from the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, or TAPS — is intensifying its efforts to provide the benefits and increased presumptions promised by the legislation to Veterans who were exposed to toxins while serving, as […]
MST: Uncovering Shocking Facts & Statistics!
Sexual assault within the military is a grave issue, and it is crucial to be aware of the steps you can take to receive the necessary help and support. According to the Department of Defense (DoD), sexual assault is intentional sexual contact, that involves the use of force, threats, intimidation, abuse of authority, or non-consensual […]
Deep Dive: Edgewood Arsenal Experiments!
For nearly thirty years, the United States Army Chemical Corps administered classified human subject research at the Edgewood Arsenal facility in Maryland. Their motive was to further evaluate the impact that low-dose chemical warfare agents had on military personnel, as well as to test protective clothing, pharmaceuticals, and vaccines. A portion of these studies were […]
News: VBA Launching New Automated Tools!
The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) aims to expedite the utilization of automation tools this summer to match its workload and achieve unprecedented records in claims processing. Officials from the VBA informed the House Veterans Affairs Committee that increasing automation is definitely a vital component of the agency’s five-year modernization plan. Raymond Tellez, the VA’s Acting […]
Veteran Goes Viral With TikTok, Slams VA!
A retired Army sergeant has come forward to share his ordeal with the Department of Veterans Affairs after posting an emotional TikTok video expressing frustration with the lack of continuity of care. Joe Cantasano revealed that the VA has failed him over the past few years, specifically in his quest for consistent mental health care […]
News: Potential Benefits Delays Expected in June!
Billions of dollars of Veterans Benefits could be at risk if the U.S. defaults on its debts in June. The potential fallout remains uncertain due to the unprecedented nature of a default. Approximately $12 billion in Veterans Benefits is scheduled to be paid out on June 1, which aligns with the date identified by the […]
News: VA’s Attempting to Reach Out to More Vets!
An inter-agency effort is currently underway to engage with and provide services to half of the Veterans who have never engaged with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The initiative, which involves multiple federal agencies, aims to improve the VA’s outreach and services to Veterans who may not be aware of the benefits and resources […]
Veterans Push Back On Newly Proposed Budget Cuts!
Retired service members are criticizing the debt ceiling legislation that the Republican-controlled House passed this week, warning that it will lead to cuts in key programs and services for Veterans. The House passed the Limit, Save, Grow Act with a vote of 217-215, despite the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) warning of a drastic 22 […]
Agent Orange & Colon Cancer: What Veterans Need to Know!
If you are a Veteran who served in the Vietnam War between January 9, 1962, and May 7, 1975, you may have been exposed to Agent Orange, a powerful defoliant used by the U.S. military. This chemical has been linked to various health risks, including colon cancer. Exposure to Agent Orange can occur through inhalation, […]