The Supreme Court’s decision in Rudisill v. McDonough changed how the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) calculates GI Bill benefits for a group of veterans. The ruling resolves a conflict over whether veterans with multiple service periods can use their benefits consecutively for up to 48 months, or if they are limited to 36 months… Read more »
In February 2025, VA Secretary Doug Collins went on the record at VA.gov, stating, “We’re putting Veterans number one back at the VA,” and denied that VA healthcare would suffer due to reorganization and cuts at the Department of Veterans Affairs. However, it appears that this pledge may not apply to veteran mental healthcare services…. Read more »
The transition from active military service to civilian life can be challenging. Some leave military service after a 20-year career, while others depart unexpectedly, sooner than expected, or have other unplanned circumstances that affect the ability to continue a military career; that transition is potentially more difficult. To ensure a more seamless transition for qualifying… Read more »
According to a Census report, approximately half of all U.S. veterans are 65 years or older. And that implies that in the next two decades there will be rising demand for geriatric care, services, and benefits. The Department of Veterans Affairs offers a group of programs for qualifying vets under the “umbrella” Geriatrics and Extended Care… Read more »
Discover the Local Veterans’ Employment Representative, or LVER. This network of support programs helps Veterans seeking employment after their military service. Learn more.
Discover how the VA’s Specialty Care Services provides next-level treatment for health conditions requiring more than routine management. Learn more.
The VA offers Primary Care healthcare services for veterans to provide consistent, coordinated care across a patient’s full health needs. Learn more.
The Virginia Attorney General alleges the VA is ignoring a Supreme Court Order allowing veterans to use both the Montgomery and Post-9/11 GI Bills. Learn more.
The ACES Act has been passed and a new independent federal study will try to determine if military pilots have a higher risk of cancer. Learn more.
Approximately 2,000 lawsuits were filed against the federal government related to decades of contaminated drinking water at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. The first Camp Lejeune contaminated drinking water lawsuit was launched in 2009, and at the time of this writing, there are more than 15 medical issues presumed to be associated with living at the installation during the affected dates. Learn more.