Veteran Affairs Encourages Veterans to Submit Claims Before Deadline Veteran's can submit an intent to file a claim with VA at any time. An intent to file a claim let's VA know that you plan to submit a claim, but are gathering evidence before fully submitting your claim. Veteran's have one year…

National Cemeteries holding Memorial Day Ceremonies Memorial Day 2024 is approaching, Veteran Affairs is inviting all Veterans, family members, survivors and the public to honor our nations heroes. Join in on these ceremonies at one of the 130 national cemeteries that are participating.   "This Memorial Day weekend, we encourage veterans and all…

PACT Act-related claims have reached 1 million Monday, May 21, 2024 VA was expected to grant its 1 millionth PACT Act-related disability compensation claim to Veterans and survivor's.  “Thanks to President Biden, the Veterans who were exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other hazards while serving our country are now being…

VA Supporting 'Memorial May' Marches Across The Nation The annual march across the united stats is happening right now and will run until May 27th. This annual march is a partnership between Carry The Load and VA's National Cemetery Administration.  “We honor our nation’s heroes interred in our national cemeteries every day,…

Exposure to Agent Orange at US Bases In February of 2024 VA proposed a rule that would compensate Veterans who were exposed to Agent Orange at 17 US military bases. Unfortunately, Fort Ord was not included on this list. The Department of Defense's review did not find any evidence that testing or…

PACT Act - Outdated VA Schedule of Rating Disabilities Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee Chairman Jon Tester and colleagues are urging VA Secretary Denis McDonough to expedite the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD). Regulations specifically for toxic-exposed Veterans with constrictive bronchiolitis and hypertension. These two service-connected conditions were added to VA's presumptive…

Need to Improve Care and Benefits for Survivors of Military Sexual Trauma Thursday, April 11th there was a Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee hearing. This hearing was focused on the care and resources for women Veterans who have experienced military sexual trauma (MST).  Committee Chairman Jon Tester (D-Mont.), U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska),…

Veterans are using VR to cope with PTSD Many Veterans of all different generations struggle with PTSD. Virtual Reality also known as "VR" is a way to immerse yourself in an environment in a safe way. VR has become a very popular way of playing video games. But due to the increase…

VA’s Access Sprints - VA Healthcare On March 26, 2024, VA announced the new initiative to expand access to care by offering access to clinics on nights and weekends.  “Our mission is to provide world-class health care to our Nation’s heroes. When a Veteran comes to VA, we must be able to…

Veterans To Protect Themselves From Scams This Tax Season Veterans are often the target of scams and must stay vigilant to protect their identities and their benefits. VA News recently released an article with great resources for Veterans to protect themselves and their benefits from scams during tax season.  It is important…