News from LDH

2018 National Memorial Day Concert | SGT Bill Rider – June 1, 2018

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjfYL2BI9QA

"The Battle of Ia Drang Valley" 1965 - Vietnam Remembered Series – November 14, 2019

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9nWadSVw_o

TOP 100 VIETNAM WAR SONGS GREATEST rock n roll vietnam war music 60s 70s classic rock songs – November 25, 2020

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-5cYbk-QYI

Prisoner in Vietnam. The Dewey Waddell Story of the downed F-105 Thunderchief and the Hanoi Hilton – February 8, 2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBCu0D5UutY

Ari Sesu Merretazon, Interviewed by Jason A. Higgins, Part 3. – March 21, 2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGPO7gRt_Kw

Live Whole Health: Self #180: Finding connection, inside and out - July 31, 2023

https://news.va.gov/122523/live-whole-health-self-180-finding-connection/

H.R.109 - TEAM Veteran Caregivers Act. 01/03/2025 - Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/109

H.R. 740 Veterans Access Act. [Note: many veterans are opposed to this bill because it could lead to eventual privatization of VA.]

https://veterans.house.gov/uploadedfiles/access_act_bill_text.pdf

S.79 - ACCESS Act. 01/13/2025 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/79

Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter #268, Niagara County New York Presents "Our Photo Album" – January 14, 2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lAv3uHvzys

H.R.439 - Veterans Foreign Medical Coverage Equality and Modernization Act of 2025. 01/15/2025 - Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/439

H.R.740 - Veterans’ ACCESS Act of 2025. 01/28/2025 - Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. [Note: many veterans are opposed to this bill because it could lead to eventual privatization of VA.]

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/740

Independent Budget Recommendations for the Department of Veterans Affairs for FY 2026-2027 – February 6, 2025

https://independentbudget.org/118-congress-fy25-26/

H.R.149 - Lead by Example Act of 2025. 01/03/2025 - Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. 02/06/2025 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/149

H.R.210 - Dental Care for Veterans Act. 01/06/2025 - Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 02/06/2025 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/210

H.R.303 - Retired Pay Restoration Act. 01/09/2025 - Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. 02/11/2025 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/303

H.R.1288 - DRIVE Act of 2025. 02/13/2025 - Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1288

H.R.1251 - All Access Act of 2025. 02/12/2025 -- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management. 02/13/2025 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1251

S.609 - BRAVE Act of 2025. 02/18/2025 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/609

H.R.467 - Foreign Medical Program Modernization Act of 2025. 01/15/2025 - Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 02/20/2025 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/467

H.R.438 - PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program Act. 01/15/2025 - Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 02/20/2025 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/438

S.668 - SAFE STEPS for Veterans Act of 2025. 02/20/2025 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/668

H.R.680 - Caring for Survivors Act of 2025. 01/23/2025 - Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 02/06/2025 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. 02/26/2025 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/680

S.749 - Justice for ALS Veterans Act of 2025. 02/26/2025 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/749

H.R.1699 - TOTAL Care Act. 02/27/2025 - Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1699

S.793 - A bill to amend the Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act of 2019 to modify and reauthorize the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs. 02/27/2025 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/793

2025 VFW Washington Conference – March 4, 2025

https://www.vfw.org/media-and-events/events/vfw-legislative-conference/2025-vfw-washington-conference

SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES - BUFKIN v. COLLINS, SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS – March 5, 2025 – Decision weakens the benefit-of-the-doubt rule against veterans; it undermines the congressional intent of the rule.

https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/24pdf/23-713_jifl.pdf

H.R.1004 - Love Lives On Act of 2025. 02/05/2025 - Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. 03/06/2025 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1004

H.R.1987 - Saving Our Veterans Lives Act of 2025. 03/10/2025 - Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1987

H.R.2081 - Donut Dollies Congressional Gold Medal Act. 03/11/2025 - Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2081

S.410 - Love Lives On Act of 2025. 02/05/2025 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 03/11/2025 - Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/410

S.610 - Ensuring VetSuccess On Campus Act of 2025. 02/18/2025 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 03/11/2025 - Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/610

S.124 - Restore VA Accountability Act of 2025. 01/16/2025 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 03/11/2025 - Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/124

S.275 - Veterans’ Assuring Critical Care Expansions to Support Servicemembers (ACCESS) Act of 2025. 01/28/2025 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 03/11/2025 - Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/275

S.478 - Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act of 2025. 02/06/2025 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 03/11/2025 - Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/478

S.654 - A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish an external provider scheduling program to assist the Department of Veterans Affairs in scheduling appointments for care and services under the Veterans Community Care Program, and for other purposes. 02/20/2025 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 03/11/2025 - Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/654

S.607 - Improving Veteran Access to Care Act. 02/18/2025 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 03/11/2025 - Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/607

S.611 - Caring for Survivors Act of 2025. 02/18/2025 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 03/11/2025 - Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/611

S.1032 - Major Richard Star Act. 03/13/2025 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1032

H.R.2200 - To amend title 14, United States Code, to require the retention of certain enlisted members of the Coast Guard who have completed 18 or more, but less than 20, years of service, and for other purposes.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2200

S.1139 - HOPE for Heroes Act of 2025. 03/26/2025 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1139

H.R.2138 - Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2025. 03/14/2025 - Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 03/26/2025 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. Subcommittee Hearings Held.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2138

H.R.1685 - Justice for ALS Veterans Act of 2025. 02/27/2025 - Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 03/27/2025 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1685

H.R.1732 - GUARD VA Benefits Act. 02/27/2025 - Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. 03/27/2025 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1732

H.R.1845 - TAP Promotion Act. This bill requires that pre-separation counseling under the Transition Assistance Program include a presentation that promotes the benefits available to veterans from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The bill also requires the VA to annually report on the presentation to (1) identify veterans service organizations that participate, (2) provide the number of members of the Armed Forces who attend, and (3) provide any recommendations for changes to the presentation. 03/05/2025 - Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. 03/27/2025 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity. [Note: This bill has been included as Section 551 of the House draft version of the NDAA for FY26.]

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1845

H.R. 2576 - Servicemembers and Veterans Empowerment and Support (SAVES) Act of 2025. 04/01/2025 - Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2576

S.1245 - Servicemembers and Veterans Empowerment and Support (SAVES) Act of 2025. 04/01/2025 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1245

H.R.2557 - IVF for Military Families Act. 04/01/2025 - Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2557

S.1231 - IVF for Military Families Act. 04/01/2025 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1231

H.R.2623 - Innovative Therapies Centers of Excellence Act of 2025. 04/03/2025 - Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2623

H.R.2102 - Major Richard Star Act. 03/14/2025 - Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. 04/04/2025 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2102

H.R.983 - Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserves Tuition Fairness Act of 2025. 02/05/2025 - Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. 03/07/2025 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity. 04/07/2025 - On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. 04/08/2025 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/983

H.R.586 - Vietnam Veterans Liver Fluke Cancer Study Act. 01/21/2025 - Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 02/25/2025 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. 04/07/2025 - On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 – 0. 04/08/2025 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/586

H.R.1039 - Clear Communication for Veterans Claims Act. 02/06/2025 - Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 03/26/2025 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. Subcommittee Hearings Held. 04/07/2025 - On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 – 0. 04/08/2025 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1039

H.R.877 - Deliver for Veterans Act. 01/31/2025 - Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 03/05/2025 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity. 04/07/2025 - On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. 04/08/2025 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/877

H.R.970 - Fairness for Servicemembers and their Families Act of 2025. 02/04/2025 - Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 03/06/2025 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. 04/07/2025 - On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. 04/08/2025 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/970

H.R.913 - Streamlining Aviation for Eligible Veterans Act of 2025. 02/04/2025 - Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 03/06/2025 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity. 03/11/2025 - Subcommittee Hearings Held. 04/09/2025 - Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/913

H.R.1423 - Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act of 2025. 02/18/2025 - Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 03/10/2025 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity. Subcommittee Hearings Held. 04/09/2025 - Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1423

S.1361 - Every State Counts for Veterans Mental Health Act. 04/09/2025 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1361

H.R.1228 - Prioritizing Veterans’ Survivors Act. 02/12/2025 - Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 03/21/2025 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. 03/26/2025 - Subcommittee Hearings Held. 04/09/2025 - On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 424 – 0. 04/10/2025 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1228

H.R.981 - VETT Act. 02/05/2025 - Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 03/07/2025 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity. 04/09/2025 - On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. 04/10/2025 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/981

S.1415 - Housing Unhoused Disabled Veterans Act. 04/10/2025 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1415

Famous People Who Actually Served In the Vietnam War – April 30, 2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Em2Tf3G9Mao

Vietnam 101 | 60 Minutes Archive – April 30, 2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rO-0gcJVhOc

H.R.530 - ACES Act. 01/16/2025 - Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 02/20/2025 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. 3/26/2025 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. Subcommittee Hearings Held. 04/09/2025 - Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote. 05/05/2025 - On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 376 – 5. 05/06/2025 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/530

H.R.1860 - Women Veterans Cancer Care Coordination Act. 03/05/2025 - Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 03/10/2025 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. 03/25/2025 - Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote. 05/06/2025 - Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1860

H.R.1336 - Veterans National Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment Act. 02/13/2025 - Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 03/11/2025 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. 03/25/2025 - Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote. 05/06/2025 - Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1336

S.1695 - HUD-USDA-VA Interagency Coordination Act. 05/08/2025 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1695

Life Lessons From 100-Year-Old Americans Who Didn't Expect To Live So Long | Business Insider – May 10, 2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzQhtsTdHhM

Trump Just Changed EVERYTHING for Disabled Veterans (What This Means for You) – May 11, 2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afoCYJ89HSo

H.R.3387 - ETS Act. 05/14/2025 - Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3387

Here's Episode 38 of “Dispatches,” our video web series. In it, Arts Editor Marc Leepson talks with Sandra Lima-Wenger, the author of the award-winning 2024 novel, “Beneath the Swaying Willow” written under her penname Amily D’Nas. – May 19, 2025

https://www.facebook.com/vvaveteran/videos/2159708957811237/

S.649 - Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act of 2025. 02/20/2025 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 05/21/2025 - Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/649

Statement of Kristina Keenan, Director, National Legislative Service, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, For the Record, United States Senate, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, With Respect To Pending Legislation – May 21, 2025
https://www.vfw.org/advocacy/national-legislative-service/congressional-testimony/2025/5/pending-legislation

Nurses advocate for veterans health care as VA staffing cuts loom – May 24, 2025

https://www.stripes.com/veterans/2025-05-24/nurses-advocate-veterans-health-care-17893626.html

Living is hard, but healing is possible. Navy Veteran finds purpose through poetry – May 25, 2025

https://news.va.gov/140289/living-is-hard-but-healing-is-possible/

Find connection, purpose and remembrance at a “wear blue: run to remember” community run

May 26, 2025

https://news.va.gov/140324/find-connection-purpose-run-to-remember/

Veteran sheds light on the importance of mental health research. Why Army Veteran joined VA’s Million Veteran Program – May 26, 2025

https://news.va.gov/140303/veteran-sheds-light-on-mental-health-research/

Trump DERANGED Memorial Day Message is OUR CALL TO RESIST – May 26, 2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOvHC5pOjNg

Veteran CALLS OUT Trump: Memorial Day Is NOT for Sale – May 26, 2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNhpvmrUnxU

Hiring Veterans: Jobs of the week for May 26, 2025

https://news.va.gov/140369/hiring-veterans-jobs-week-may-26-2025/

Inspection of Select Vet Centers in Midwest District 3 Zone 2 – May 27, 2025

https://www.vaoig.gov/reports/vet-center-inspection-program/inspection-select-vet-centers-midwest-district-3-zone-2

Veterans UNITE to CRUSH Trump's Fascist Allies in YOUR Backyard | PoliticsGirl – May 27, 2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZDLAl_ids8&t=11s

Elevate your job search with these VA resources – May 27, 2025

https://news.va.gov/140339/elevate-your-job-search-with-these-va-resources/

H.R.3132 - CHOICE for Veterans Act of 2025. 05/01/2025 - Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 05/06/2025 - Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. 05/19/2025 - Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 12 - 11. VFW is strongly OPPOSED to this bill.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3132

H.R.1286 - Simplifying Forms for Veterans Claims Act. 02/13/2025 - Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 03/14/2025 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. 03/26/2025 - Subcommittee Hearings Held. 04/09/2025 - Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote. 05/06/2025 - Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. 05/17/2025 - Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-100. Placed on the Union Calendar. 05/19/2025 - On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 386 – 1. 05/20/2025 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1286

H.R.2201 - Improving VA Training for Military Sexual Trauma Claims Act. 03/18/2025 - Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 04/04/2025 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. 04/09/2025 - Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote. 05/06/2025 - Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. Ordered to be reported by voice vote. 05/17/2025 - Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Placed on the Union Calendar. 05/19/2025 - On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. 05/20/2025 – Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2201

H.R.3509 - Supporting Our Surviving Spouses Act. 05/20/2025 - Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3509

H.R.217 - CHIP IN for Veterans Act of 2025. 01/07/2025 - Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 02/11/2025 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. 03/25/2025 - Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote. 05/06/2025 - Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. 05/17/2025 - Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Placed on the Union Calendar. 05/19/2025 - On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. 05/20/2025 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/217

S. 219, Veterans Health Care Freedom Act. 01/23/2025 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 05/21/2025 - Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/219

S. 585, Servicemember to Veteran Health Care Connection Act of 2025. 02/13/2025 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 05/21/2025 - Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/585

S. 599 - Driver Reimbursement Increase for Veteran Equity (DRIVE) Act of 2025. 02/13/2025 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 05/21/2025 - Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/599

S. 605 - CHAMPVA Children’s Care Protection Act of 2025. 02/18/2025 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 05/21/2025 - Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/605

S. 635 - Veterans Homecare Choice Act of 2025. 02/19/2025 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 05/21/2025 - Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/635

S. 649 - Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act of 2025. 02/20/2025 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 05/21/2025 - Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/649

S. 778 - Lactation Spaces for Veteran Moms Act. 02/27/2025 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 05/21/2025 - Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/778

S. 784 - Rural Veterans Transportation to Care Act. 02/27/2025 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 05/21/2025 - Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/784

S. 800 - Precision Brain Health Research Act of 2025. 02/27/2025 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 05/21/2025 - Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/800

S. 827 - Supporting Rural Veterans Access to Healthcare Services Act. 03/04/2025 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 05/21/2025 - Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/827

S. 879 - Veteran Caregiver Reeducation, Reemployment, and Retirement Act. 03/06/2025 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 05/21/2025 - Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/879

S. 1318 - Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act. 04/07/2025 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 05/21/2025 - Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1318

S. 1320 - Servicewomen and Veterans Menopause Research Act. 04/08/2025 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 05/21/2025 - Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1320

S. 1441 - Service Dogs Assisting Veterans (SAVES) Act of 2025. 04/30/2025 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 05/21/2025 - Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1441

S. 1533 - VA License Portability Act. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make permanent and codify the pilot program for use of contract physicians for disability examinations, and for other purposes. 04/30/2025 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 05/21/2025 - Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1533

S.1543 - Veterans Opportunity Act of 2025. 04/30/2025 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 05/21/2025 - Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1543

H.R.1969 - No Wrong Door for Veterans Act. 03/10/2025 - Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. 03/25/2025 - Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 7 - 5. 05/06/2025 - Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. 05/19/2025 - Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Placed on the Union Calendar. 05/22/2025 - On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1969

Nurses advocate for veterans health care as VA staffing cuts loom – May 24, 2025

https://www.stripes.com/veterans/2025-05-24/nurses-advocate-veterans-health-care-17893626.html

Saving lives by preventing overdoses. VA Nurses lead naloxone education initiative – May 27, 2025

https://news.va.gov/140309/saving-lives-by-preventing-overdoses/

Online course helps Veterans launch small business ideas – May 27, 2025

https://news.va.gov/140315/online-course-veterans-launch-business-ideas/

At Veterans Affairs, plan for sweeping cuts tanks morale – May 27, 2025

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/at-veterans-affairs-plan-for-sweeping-cuts-tanks-morale/ar-AA1Fyg6e

The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced an updates for -- Korean War Army Cpl. Albert J. Estrada, California

https://www.dpaa.mil/News-Stories/ID-Announcements/Article/4187862/soldier-accounted-for-from-korean-war-estrada-a/

The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced an updates for -- World War II Army Air Forces Staff Sgt. John H. Danneker, Virginia

https://www.dpaa.mil/News-Stories/ID-Announcements/Article/4187238/airman-accounted-for-from-world-war-ii-danneker-j/

The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced an updates for -- World War II Army Air Forces Pvt. Herbert E. McLaughlin, Wisconsin

https://www.dpaa.mil/News-Stories/ID-Announcements/Article/4190499/airman-accounted-for-from-world-war-ii-mclaughlin-h/

The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced an updates for -- World War II Army Air Forces 2nd Lt. Donald W. Sheppick, Pennsylvania

https://www.dpaa.mil/News-Stories/ID-Announcements/Article/4190130/airman-accounted-for-from-wwii-sheppick-d/

The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced an Identification of -- World War II Army Air Forces Staff Sgt. Nicholas J. Governale

https://www.dpaa.mil/News-Stories/ID-Announcements/Article/4189995/airman-accounted-for-from-world-war-ii-governale-n/

The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced an Identification of -- Korean War Army Sgt. James B. Brock

https://www.dpaa.mil/News-Stories/ID-Announcements/Article/4187291/soldier-accounted-for-from-korean-war-brock-j/

Healthcare Facility Inspection of the VA Oklahoma City Healthcare System in Oklahoma – May 28, 2025

https://www.vaoig.gov/reports/healthcare-facility-inspection/healthcare-facility-inspection-va-oklahoma-city-healthcare

Better Communication and Oversight Could Improve How the Pain Management, Opioid Safety, and Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Manages Funds – May 28, 2025

https://www.vaoig.gov/reports/audit/better-communication-and-oversight-could-improve-how-pain-management-opioid-safety

Live Whole Health #274: Jam-packed with fiber – May 28, 2025

https://news.va.gov/140361/live-whole-health-274-jam-packed-with-fiber/

Navy Veteran loses weight and gains control of his diabetes. ‘Work the plan and the plan will work’ – May 28, 2025

https://news.va.gov/140384/veteran-loses-weight-gains-control-of-diabetes/

Quitting tobacco? Here are five facts to help you. Start creating a plan for how to stop using tobacco. – May 30, 2025

https://news.va.gov/140399/quitting-tobacco-five-facts-to-help-you/

Honoring Veterans: Air Force Veteran Jeannie Leavitt – May 30, 2025

https://news.va.gov/140362/honoring-veterans-air-force-jeannie-leavitt/

Marine Corps Veteran proudly serves in VA Police Force. VA police provide an important service to health facilities across the country. – May 30, 2025

https://news.va.gov/140394/marine-corps-vet-proudly-serves-va-police-force/

Care for aging Veterans with a geriatrics specialty – May 30, 2025

https://news.va.gov/140340/care-for-aging-veterans-with-a-geriatrics-specialty/

Veterans receiving disability payments might have been underpaid, IG finds. The IG found errors in an automatic calculator that may have been used as far back as 2017 to determine veterans monthly disability checks. – May 30, 2025

https://taskandpurpose.com/military-life/veterans-disability-payments-calculator/

Veterans take the lead at Golden Age Games. No Limits: Feeling the Victory in Memphis – May 31, 2025

https://news.va.gov/140402/veterans-take-the-lead-at-golden-age-games/

Veterans fume after VA partially blames them for overpayments it claws back. The VA said veterans who fail to report eligibility changes are part of the problem. But these veterans said they did notify the VA and it continued overpaying them anyway. – June 1, 2025

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/veterans-fume-va-partially-blames-overpayments-claws-back-rcna207961

Healthy eating can improve mental health. How food can help your mood – June 1, 2025

https://news.va.gov/140417/healthy-eating-can-improve-mental-health/

Veteran Resources: Events of the week June 2, 2025

https://news.va.gov/140423/veteran-resources-events-week-june-2-2025/

Foreign Medical Program claims will be paid by direct deposit. Say goodbye to paper checks – June 2, 2025

https://news.va.gov/140421/fmp-claims-paid-by-direct-deposit/

Hiring Veterans: Jobs of the week for June 2, 2025

https://news.va.gov/140447/hiring-veterans-jobs-week-june-2-2025/

Overhauled Army Caisson Unit Conducts First Funeral Service at Arlington Following Suspension – June 2, 2025

https://www.military.com/daily-news/2025/06/02/overhauled-army-caisson-unit-conducts-first-funeral-service-arlington-following-suspension.html

Veterans with Mental Health Conditions Face Challenges Getting Care Outside VA, Study Finds – June 2, 2025

https://www.military.com/daily-news/2025/06/02/veterans-mental-health-conditions-face-challenges-getting-care-outside-va-study-finds.html

What 'D-Day' Actually Stands For – June 2, 2025

https://www.military.com/history/what-d-day-actually-stands.html

Healthcare Facility Inspection of the VA Puget Sound Health Care System in Seattle, Washington – June 3, 2025

https://www.vaoig.gov/reports/healthcare-facility-inspection/healthcare-facility-inspection-va-puget-sound-health-care

Healthcare Facility Inspection of the VA Portland Health Care System in Oregon – June 4, 2025

https://www.vaoig.gov/reports/healthcare-facility-inspection/healthcare-facility-inspection-va-portland-health-care

WWII and Korean War Veteran turns 106 – June 4, 2025

https://news.va.gov/140482/wwii-and-korean-war-veteran-turns-106/

TeleMental Health helps Veteran rediscover joy. ‘They saved my life’ – June 4, 2025

https://news.va.gov/140486/telemental-health-helps-veteran-rediscover-joy/

Keep driving change: Participate in the 2025 Military Family Lifestyle Survey – June 4, 2025

https://news.va.gov/140426/2025-military-family-lifestyle-survey/

Veterans Affairs Workers Decry Effects of Budget Cuts in Norfolk – June 4, 2025

https://www.military.com/daily-news/2025/06/04/veterans-affairs-workers-decry-effects-of-budget-cuts-norfolk.html

Ken Burns on the 81st Anniversary of D-Day – June 6, 2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5j7UMrGP_VE

VA expands access to GI Bill benefits for Veterans who served multiple periods of service – June 6, 2025

https://www.va.gov/wilmington-health-care/news-releases/va-expands-access-to-gi-bill-benefits-for-veterans-who-served-multiple-periods-of-service/

VA Health and Benefits app—3 million downloads boost Veterans’ access to VA – June 6, 2025

https://news.va.gov/139838/va-health-and-benefits-app-3-million-downloads/

Honoring Veterans: Army Air Corps & Air Force Veteran John Harold Pease – June 6, 2025

https://news.va.gov/140512/honoring-veterans-air-force-john-harold-pease/

WWII Veteran suits up for hockey at 98. Shooting for 100 – June 6, 2025

https://news.va.gov/140501/wwii-veteran-suits-up-for-hockey-at-98/

VA Research Wrap Up: New findings on caregivers, Alzheimer’s disease, and toxic exposure – June 6, 2025

https://news.va.gov/140532/va-research-wrap-up-caregivers-alzheimers-toxic/

Thousands of veterans rally at National Mall to protest federal layoffs, cuts to services – June 6, 2025

https://www.stripes.com/veterans/2025-06-06/veterans-rally-national-mall-18036672.html

CWV Book Corner, June: Army Veteran Sonja Crosby – June 7, 2025

https://news.va.gov/140612/cwv-book-corner-june-army-veteran-sonja-crosby/

Veterans benefit from early lung cancer detection. ‘Don’t ever hesitate. Get it checked out.’ – June 7, 2025

https://news.va.gov/140508/veterans-benefit-early-lung-cancer-detection/

Breaking the link between homelessness and suicide. Housing saves Veterans’ lives and futures – June 8, 2025

https://news.va.gov/140529/breaking-link-between-homelessness-suicide/

Veteran Resources: Events of the week June 9, 2025

https://news.va.gov/140563/veteran-resources-events-of-the-week-june-9-2025/

Are you really my doctor? Navy Veteran and VA Emergency Physician encourages Veterans to come to VA – June 9, 2025

https://news.va.gov/140535/are-you-really-my-doctor/

Hiring Veterans: Jobs of the week for June 9, 2025

https://news.va.gov/140579/hiring-veterans-jobs-week-june-9-2025/

VFP eNews Blast – June 10, 2025

https://prod.cdn.everyaction.com/emails/van/EA/EA015/1/94223/Pf-0xC7L4R1UY4sHuHdkwRJE4vQR5MxF2VQlq6S71cP_archive?emci=d66b5941-9b45-f011-8f7c-6045bdfe8e9c&emdi=f29380cd-5f46-f011-8f7c-6045bdfe8e9c&ceid=10512646

Suicide prevention: Veterans Crisis Line. No matter what you’re facing, the Veterans Crisis Line is here for all Veterans – June 10, 2025

https://news.va.gov/140544/suicide-prevention-veterans-crisis-line/

Start your job search today. Bridge My Return provides provides Veterans, military community faster job matches – June 10, 2025

https://news.va.gov/140559/start-your-job-search-today/

VA announces $42M in grants to fight Veteran homelessness. – June 11, 2025

https://news.va.gov/press-room/va-announces-42-million-in-grants-to-fight-veteran-homelessness/

Veterans Affairs Contractor Agrees to Pay $4.3 Million to Resolve Claims of Overbilling for Products – June 11, 2025

https://www.justice.gov/usao-edwa/pr/veterans-affairs-contractor-agrees-pay-43-million-resolve-claims-overbilling-products

Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity Legislative Hearing – June 11, 2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9ageHhgdkI&t=1s

Defending VA Veterans Health Care on D-Day. Thousands of veterans mobilize to oppose the gutting of direct care and the move toward privatization. – June 11, 2025

https://prospect.org/health/2025-06-11-veterans-protest-d-day-anniversary-VA/

H.R.1965 - Veteran Education Assistance Adjustment Act. 03/03/2025 - Introduced in House. 03/06/2025 - Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 03/27/2025 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity. 06/11/2025 - Subcommittee Hearings Held.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1965

H.R.2791 - To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the maximum amount of housing loan guaranty entitlement available to certain veterans under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. 04/09/2025 - Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 05/08/2025 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity. 06/11/2025 - Subcommittee Hearings Held.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2791

H.R.984 - To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide timely equitable relief to an individual who suffers a loss based on an administrative error by the Secretary, and for other purposes. 02/05/2025 - Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 03/07/2025 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations. 06/11/2025 - Subcommittee Hearings Held.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/984

H.R.1663 - VSAFE Act of 2025. 02/27/2025 - Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 03/27/2025 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations. 06/11/2025 - Subcommittee Hearings Held.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1663

H.R.3185 - Personnel Integrity in Veterans Affairs Act of 2025. 05/05/2025 - Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 05/21/2025 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations. 06/11/2025 - Subcommittee Hearings Held.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3185

H.R.3482 - Veterans Community Care Scheduling Improvement Act. 05/19/2025 - Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 06/06/2025 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations. 06/11/2025 - Subcommittee Hearings Held.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3482

H.R.3494 - VA Hospital Inventory Management System Authorization Act. 05/19/2025 - Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 06/03/2025 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations. 06/11/2025 - Subcommittee Hearings Held.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3494

Undaunted: The outspoken veterans. Unequivocal, courageous veterans who have come out and denounced Trump’s dangerous maneuver deserve our praise – June 12, 2025

https://contrarian.substack.com/p/undaunted-the-outspoken-veterans

H.R.2605 - SAVES Act. 04/02/2025 - Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 04/11/2025 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. 06/12/2025 - Subcommittee Hearings Held.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2605

H.R.2148 - Veteran Caregiver Reeducation, Reemployment, and Retirement Act. 03/14/2025 - Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. 04/04/2025 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. 06/12/2025 - Subcommittee Hearings Held.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2148

H.R.785 - Representing our Seniors at VA Act of 2025. 01/28/2025 - Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 03/04/2025 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. 06/12/2025 - Subcommittee Hearings Held.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/785

H.R.3400 - TRAVEL Act of 2025. 05/14/2025 - Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 06/06/2025 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. 06/12/2025 - Subcommittee Hearings Held.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3400

H.R.3643 - VA Data Transparency and Trust Act. 05/29/2025 - Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 06/06/2025 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. 06/12/2025 - Subcommittee Hearings Held.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3643

Subcommittee on Health Legislative Hearing – June 16, 2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liZ5jEkbrbc&t=2s

One Intermediate Care Technician’s course of caring. Get to know Alex Dayton – June 13, 2025

https://news.va.gov/140603/one-intermediate-care-technicians-course-caring/

Honoring Veterans: Army Medical Corps Veteran Margaret Craighill – June 13, 2025

https://news.va.gov/140705/honoring-veterans-medical-corps-margaret-craighill/

Why caregivers for Veterans should know CPR. It could save a Veteran’s life – June 13, 2025

https://news.va.gov/140624/why-caregivers-for-veterans-should-know-cpr/

VA Research Wrap Up: New findings on suicide risk and dementia – June 13, 2025

https://news.va.gov/140711/va-research-wrap-up-new-suicide-risk-dementia/

VA recognizes four World War II-era Veterans. 402-years old together – June 14, 2025

https://news.va.gov/140630/va-recognizes-four-world-war-ii-era-veterans/

Unhinged Trump Order Lets VA Doctors Refuse to Treat Democratic Vets. Doctors can also refuse treatment to unmarried veterans. – June 16, 2025

https://newrepublic.com/post/196877/donald-trump-executive-order-veterans-affairs-doctors-refuse-treat-democrats

VA policy change: New VA policy sparks outrage as doctors may refuse treatment to Democrats and unmarried veterans alike – June 16, 2025

https://m.economictimes.com/news/international/us/new-va-policy-sparks-outrage-as-doctors-may-refuse-treatment-to-democrats-and-unmarried-veterans-alike/articleshow/121886890.cms

The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced the identification of -- World War II Army Pfc. Wilbert G. Linsenbardt

https://www.dpaa.mil/News-Stories/ID-Announcements/Article/4207067/soldier-accounted-for-from-world-war-ii-linsenbardt-w/

The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced the identification of -- World War II Army Air Forces Sgt. Thomas G. Deitman

https://www.dpaa.mil/News-Stories/ID-Announcements/Article/4207084/airman-accounted-for-from-world-war-ii-deitman-t/

The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced the identification of -- Korean War Army Pfc. Albert H. Faust

https://www.dpaa.mil/News-Stories/ID-Announcements/Article/4207118/soldier-accounted-for-from-korean-war-faust-a/

The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced burial update for -- Korean War Army Cpl. Anthony Konze, Georgia

https://www.dpaa.mil/News-Stories/ID-Announcements/Article/4192553/soldier-accounted-for-from-korean-war-konze-a/

The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced burial update for -- World War II Sgt. Howard L. Hasselkus, Ohio

https://www.dpaa.mil/News-Stories/ID-Announcements/Article/4192585/soldier-accounted-for-from-world-war-ii-hasselkus-h/

The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced burial update for -- World War II Army Air Forces Tech. Sgt. Clarence E. Gibbs, South Carolina

https://www.dpaa.mil/News-Stories/ID-Announcements/Article/4192516/airman-accounted-for-from-world-war-ii-gibbs-c/

The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced burial update for -- World War II Army Air Forces 2nd Lt. Milton L. Hymes, Georgia

https://www.dpaa.mil/News-Stories/ID-Announcements/Article/4192413/airman-accounted-for-from-world-war-ii-hymes-m/

Veterans Treatment Court helps Marine turn his life around. Court helps homeless Veteran regain stability, sobriety - June 15, 2025

https://news.va.gov/140635/veterans-treatment-court-helps-vet-turn-around/

Veteran makes healthy eating a habit. Healthy Teaching Kitchen teaches recipes, skills – June 16, 2025

https://news.va.gov/140690/veteran-makes-healthy-eating-a-habit/

Blumenthal bill would further research on health issues among families of toxic-exposed veterans – June 16, 2025

https://www.yahoo.com/news/blumenthal-bill-further-research-health-162747118.html

Healthcare Facility Inspection of the Hershel "Woody" Williams VA Medical Center in Huntington, West Virginia – June 17, 2025

https://www.vaoig.gov/reports/healthcare-facility-inspection/healthcare-facility-inspection-hershel-woody-williams-va

JWV Stands in Full Support of Israel’s Operation Rising Lion – June 17, 2025

https://www.jwv.org/jwv-stands-in-full-support-of-israels-operation-rising-lion/

Thousands of medically retired veterans qualify for retroactive combat disability pay after Supreme Court ruling – June 17, 2025

https://www.stripes.com/veterans/2025-06-17/supreme-court-veterans-disability-pay-18154333.html

VA PTSD treatment gives Vietnam Veteran his life back. It’s never too late to get help – June 17, 2025

https://news.va.gov/140684/va-ptsd-treatment-gives-veteran-his-life-back/

Vision for Excellence: Newsletter for Veterans and Stakeholders in VISN 4 – Issue 38 – June 18, 2025

https://department.va.gov/integrated-service-networks/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2025/06/V4-VFE-newsletter-38.pdf

White House taps nominees for VA’s top benefits, technology roles – June 18, 2025

https://www.armytimes.com/veterans/2025/06/18/white-house-taps-nominees-for-vas-top-benefits-technology-roles/

VA Changes Discrimination Policy for Health Care Staff, Denies Doctors Could Withhold Treatment – June 18, 2025

https://www.military.com/daily-news/2025/06/18/va-changes-discrimination-policy-health-care-staff-denies-doctors-could-withhold-treatment.html

VA telehealth transforms arthritis care. Navy Veteran connects with VA providers from home – June 18, 2025

https://news.va.gov/140693/va-telehealth-transforms-arthritis-care/

My HealtheVet on VA.gov: What to know

https://www.va.gov/resources/my-healthevet-on-vagov-what-to-know/

VA Research Wrap Up: New findings on diabetes, kidney injury and dementia – June 19, 2025

https://news.va.gov/140857/va-research-wrap-up-diabetes-kidney-dementia/

Richmond Veterans celebrate a century of VA Research. Research Week event draws huge crowd – June 19, 2025

https://news.va.gov/140671/richmond-veterans-celebrate-century-va-research/

Juneteenth: A Black Veteran’s perspective on freedom’s legacy – June 19, 2025

https://news.va.gov/140773/juneteenth-a-black-veterans-perspective-on-freedoms-legacy/

SOJOURN 250

https://nationalflagfoundation.org/sojourn-250/

Honoring Veterans: Army Veteran Brian F. Piercy – June 20, 2025

https://news.va.gov/140859/honoring-veterans-army-veteran-brian-f-piercy/

Walking without assistance toward Whole Health. Veteran loses 110 pounds and counting – June 20, 2025

https://news.va.gov/140698/walking-without-assistance-toward-whole-health/

VA Home Loan basics: An earned benefit with unique advantages – June 20, 2025

https://news.va.gov/140795/va-home-loan-basics-benefit-unique-advantages/

VA secretary says poor-performing employees will no longer ‘fail up’ – June 20, 2025

https://federalnewsnetwork.com/workforce/2025/06/va-secretary-says-poor-performing-employees-will-no-longer-fail-up/

The Foundation: to support the U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center

https://www.armyheritage.org/

Police careers at VA. A Police Foster Safety, Security, and Wellness - June 20, 2025

https://news.va.gov/140685/police-careers-at-va/

Women Veterans deserve respect. VA promises to be a safe place to receive care – June 21, 2025

https://news.va.gov/140728/women-veterans-deserve-respect/

Houston Veterans Gather to Celebrate Cancer Survival. Cancer survivors share stories – June 22, 2025

https://news.va.gov/140731/houston-veterans-celebrate-cancer-survival/

Claim Shark Organization Founder and Staff Indicted in Fraud Case: – June 23, 2025

https://www.ccprosecutor.us/svas-indictment-scam-dept-veterans-affairs/

Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Veterans in Class-Action Suit: – June 23, 2025

https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/24pdf/24-320_m648.pdf

The National Resource Directory connects service members, veterans, family members, and caregivers to vetted resources that support their recovery, rehabilitation, and reintegration or transition. – June 23, 2025

https://nrd.gov/

Mental Health Care Services During Transition: – June 23, 2025

https://health.mil/Military-Health-Topics/Centers-of-Excellence/Psychological-Health-Center-of-Excellence/inTransition#:~:text=The%20inTransition%20program%20is%20a,Returning%20from%20deployment

Hiring Veterans: Jobs of the week for June 23, 2025

https://news.va.gov/140885/hiring-veterans-jobs-of-the-week-for-june-23-2025/

Tampa Veterans bring home the gold from Golden Age Games … and the silver, and the bronze … - June 23, 2025

https://news.va.gov/140746/tampa-veterans-bring-home-gold-golden-age-games/

VA processes more than 2M disability claims in record time – June 24, 2025

https://news.va.gov/press-room/va-processes-more-than-2m-disability-claims-in-record-time/

Veteran lives her best life with MOVE! – June 24, 2025

https://news.va.gov/140749/veteran-lives-her-best-life-with-move/

‘This one is for life’: VA nurse replaces Veteran’s Purple Heart. Fellow Veteran preserves a soldier’s legacy – June 25, 2025

https://news.va.gov/140755/va-nurse-replaces-veterans-purple-heart/

House passes $435 billion spending plan for VA in fiscal 2026 – June 25, 2025

https://www.militarytimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2025/06/25/house-passes-435-billion-spending-plan-for-va-in-fiscal-2026/

How to stay safe and healthy during extreme heat. Tips for surviving a heat wave – June 27, 2025

https://news.va.gov/140948/how-to-stay-safe-healthy-during-extreme-heat/

Honoring Veterans: Army Veteran Joseph Lloreda Jr. – June 27, 2025

https://news.va.gov/140965/honoring-veterans-army-joseph-lloreda-jr/

VA Nurse Practitioner serves other Veterans. Navy Veteran brings compassion and understanding – June 27, 2025

https://news.va.gov/140801/va-nurse-practitioner-serves-other-veterans/

VA Research Wrap Up: New research on brain-computer interfaces, suicide and hypertension – June 27, 2025

https://news.va.gov/140967/research-wrap-up-brain-computer-hypertension/

DPAA Met with Gold Star Families in Omaha, Nebraska for Vietnam War Annual Government Briefing – June 30, 2025

https://www.dpaa.mil/News-Stories/Our-Stories/Article/4231077/dpaa-met-with-gold-star-families-in-omaha-nebraska-for-vietnam-war-annual-gover/

SGLI/FSGLI Premium Discounts. Premium discount will be effective July 1, 2025

https://www.benefits.va.gov/INSURANCE/spring2025discount.asp

VA hospital staff see plunging morale as shortages leave doctors prepping rooms and nurses chasing supplies – July 1, 2025

https://share.google/JvMzmquECub4HJbR6

Veterans Crisis Line workers juggled multiple chats and texts with veterans, watchdog says. "It's certainly not a best practice to be trying to assess two people at the same time for suicide," a former Crisis Line worker told Task & Purpose. – July 2, 2025

https://taskandpurpose.com/military-life/gao-report-veteran-crisis-line-procedures/

Army expands combat patch eligibility - July 3, 2025

https://www.army.mil/article/286868/army_expands_combat_patch_eligibility

VA’s Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Program helps disabled Veterans – July 3, 2025

https://news.va.gov/141018/vas-specially-adapted-housing-sah-program-helps-disabled-veterans/

VA Research wrap up: New findings on biological 3D printing, menopause and PTSD – July 4, 2025

https://news.va.gov/141069/va-research-wrap-up-3d-printing-menopause-ptsd/

Honoring Veterans: Air Force Veteran James R. Nichols – July 4, 2025

https://news.va.gov/141123/honoring-veterans-air-force-veteran-james-r-nichols/

Healthy snack ideas while traveling: A guide for Veterans. Eat smart on the road – July 4, 2025

https://news.va.gov/140956/healthy-snack-ideas-while-traveling-a-guide/

Democrats step up efforts to woo military veterans ahead of midterms – July 5, 2025

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/07/05/democrats-veterans-midterms-house/

New app helps Veterans recover from stroke. Stroke Recovery App provides virtual support and care – July 5, 2025

https://news.va.gov/140953/new-app-helps-veterans-recover-from-stroke/

House-approved VA budget bill ends restrictions on doctors from discussing medical marijuana with veterans – July 6, 2025

https://www.stripes.com/veterans/2025-07-06/veterans-marijuana-legislation-18328407.html

July 10 - 13, 2025 - Montgomery Township, Pennsylvania

https://www.thewallthathealsmontgomerytwppa2025.org/

VA Homeless Programs - SQUARES

https://www.va.gov/homeless/squares/

SQUARES Promo Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFBV-FuctXY

SQUARES - Conducting a Single Veteran Search

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zefKDEqe11M

VA to reduce staff by nearly 30K by end of FY2025. The reduction – achieved through normal attrition, early retirements, deferred resignations and the federal hiring freeze – eliminates need for a large-scale reduction in force – July 7, 2025

https://news.va.gov/press-room/va-to-reduce-staff-by-nearly-30k-by-end-of-fy2025/

VA expects 30K voluntary job cuts by October, erasing need for layoffs – July 7, 2025

https://www.militarytimes.com/veterans/2025/07/07/va-expects-30k-voluntary-job-cuts-by-october-erasing-need-for-layoffs/

Live Whole Health #280: Mobility through movement – July 7, 2025

https://news.va.gov/141105/live-whole-health-280-mobility-through-movement/

Hiring Veterans: Jobs of the week for July 7, 2025

https://news.va.gov/141171/hiring-veterans-jobs-week-july-7-2025/

VFW Applauds VA for ‘Scalpel’ Approach to Force Reduction – July 7, 2025

https://www.vfw.org/media-and-events/latest-releases/archives/2025/7/vfw-applauds-va-for-scalpel-approach-to-force-reduction

VA expects 30K voluntary job cuts by October, erasing need for layoffs – July 7, 2025

https://www.militarytimes.com/veterans/2025/07/07/va-expects-30k-voluntary-job-cuts-by-october-erasing-need-for-layoffs/

Veterans Affairs Dept. Scales Back Plans for Job Cuts. The department abandoned its previous plan to cut 80,000 workers, saying it expected a reduction of around 30,000 jobs by the end of September. – July 7, 2025

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/07/us/politics/veterans-affairs-layoffs-jobs.html

Therapy changed how I think about my chronic pain. Veteran finds relief with new treatment – July 8, 2025

https://news.va.gov/141077/therapy-changed-how-think-about-chronic-pain/

Network like a pro. Build Meaningful Professional Connections – July 8, 2025

https://news.va.gov/140989/network-like-a-pro/

Reconciliation law offers radiation compensation to more people. Advocates said current coverage wasn’t accounting for large swaths of populations – July 8, 2025

https://rollcall.com/2025/07/08/reconciliation-law-offers-radiation-compensation-to-more-people/

Army will end most of its ceremonial horse programs – July 8, 2025

https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-army/2025/07/08/army-will-end-most-of-its-ceremonial-horse-programs/

Healthcare Facility Inspection of the VA Connecticut Healthcare System in West Haven

Report Information – July 9, 2025

https://www.vaoig.gov/reports/healthcare-facility-inspection/healthcare-facility-inspection-va-connecticut-healthcare

Houston VA provides top pancreas care. ‘It’s been life-changing,’ says Veteran – July 9, 2025

https://news.va.gov/141082/houston-va-provides-top-pancreas-care/

24/7 peer support for Veterans, 365 days a year – July 9, 2025

https://news.va.gov/141137/24-7-peer-support-veterans-365-days-year/

Training for suicide prevention – July 9, 2025

https://news.va.gov/141160/training-for-suicide-prevention/

Veterans face access, payment and records delays when seeking medical care at military bases, watchdog finds – July 9, 2025

https://www.stripes.com/veterans/2025-07-09/veterans-health-care-military-bases-18387971.html

'We breathed it in': Utah Vietnam War veteran seeks memorial to those exposed to Agent Orange – July 9, 2025

https://www.ksl.com/article/51342442/we-breathed-it-in-utah-vietnam-war-veteran-seeks-memorial-to-those-exposed-to-agent-orange

Troops, Veterans Advocates Want to See the PACT Act Better Track Toxic Exposures – July 9, 2025

https://www.military.com/daily-news/2025/07/09/troops-veterans-advocates-want-see-pact-act-better-track-toxic-exposures.html

Army major faced retaliation for advocacy on water contamination – July 9, 2025

https://www.armytimes.com/news/your-army/2025/07/09/army-major-faced-retaliation-for-advocacy-on-water-contamination/

Disaster assistance and resources for Veterans – July 9, 2025

https://news.va.gov/132965/disaster-assistance-and-resources-for-veterans/

After a disaster, if you’re a Veteran, you can find help and support through the VA and other resources on this page.

https://www.disasterassistance.gov/information/veterans#:~:text=After%20a%20disaster%2C%20if%20you%E2%80%99re%20a%20Veteran%2C%20you,24%20hours%20a%20day%2C%207%20days%20a%20week.

If you’re affected by a natural disaster, we can help make sure you continue to get your VA benefits and health care. Keep reading on this page to learn how we can help.

https://www.va.gov/resources/disaster-help/

VA Burials and Memorials

https://www.choose.va.gov/burials-memorials

Healthcare Facility Inspection of the VA Boston Healthcare System in Massachusetts – July 10, 2025

https://www.vaoig.gov/reports/healthcare-facility-inspection/healthcare-facility-inspection-va-boston-healthcare-system

Healthcare Facility Inspection of the VA Coatesville Healthcare System in Pennsylvania – July 10, 2025

https://www.vaoig.gov/reports/healthcare-facility-inspection/healthcare-facility-inspection-va-coatesville-healthcare

Healthcare Facility Inspection of the Sheridan VA Health Care System in Wyoming – July 10, 2025

https://www.vaoig.gov/reports/healthcare-facility-inspection/healthcare-facility-inspection-sheridan-va-health-care

Veteran Affairs Office of Inspector General highlights issues at West Haven VA Medical Center – July 10, 2025

https://www.wtnh.com/news/connecticut/new-haven/veteran-affairs-office-of-inspector-general-highlights-issues-at-west-haven-va-medical-center/

VBA Did Not Take All Corrective Actions for Veterans Prematurely Denied Service Connection for Conditions That Could Be Associated with Burn Pit Exposure – July 10, 2025

https://www.vaoig.gov/reports/management-advisory-memo/vba-did-not-take-all-corrective-actions-veterans-prematurely

VA physician facing disciplinary charges – July 10, 2025

https://iowacapitaldispatch.com/briefs/va-physician-facing-disciplinary-charges/

Breastfeeding support for women Veterans. What You Need to Know – July 10, 2025

https://news.va.gov/141086/breastfeeding-support-women-veterans/

VA announces expanded burial benefits. For immediate release – July 10, 2025

https://news.va.gov/press-room/va-announces-expanded-burial-benefits/

H.R.4351 - To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to reduce the qualifying time for a spouse of an active duty member of the Armed Forces to take leave. 07/10/2025 - Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, and House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4351

Serving those who served: Food service careers at VA. Explore a food service career at VA today. – July 11, 2025

https://news.va.gov/141055/serving-those-served-food-service-careers-va/

Houston VA breaks ground on state-of-the-art clinic. New site will double size of current facility – July 12, 2025

https://news.va.gov/141098/houston-va-breaks-ground-state-of-art-clinic/

Statement of Dr. Kyleanne Hunter Chief Executive Officer of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Of America before the House Veterans Affairs Subcommittee on Health July 15, 2025

https://docs.house.gov/meetings/VR/VR03/20250715/118495/HHRG-119-VR03-Wstate-HunterK-20250715.pdf

Delays in Pension Automation Updates Led to Some Burial Transportation Benefits Being Incorrectly Processed – July 15, 2025

https://www.vaoig.gov/reports/review/delays-pension-automation-updates-led-some-burial-transportation-benefits-being

Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency. Fulfilling Our Nation's Promise. ID Announcements. – July 16, 2025

https://www.dpaa.mil/News-Stories/ID-Announcements/

Florida Man Admits Role in $4.8 Million Health Care Fraud and Kickback Scheme – July 16, 2025

https://www.justice.gov/usao-nj/pr/florida-man-admits-role-48-million-health-care-fraud-and-kickback-scheme

H.R.1815 - VA Home Loan Program Reform Act. 03/03/2025 - Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 03/10/2025 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity. Subcommittee Hearings Held. 04/09/2025 - Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote. Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. 05/06/2025 - Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. 05/19/2025-5:03pm House On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2126-2127)

05/20/2025 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 07/15/2025 - Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. 07/16/2025 - Message on Senate action sent to the House.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1815

A Summary of OIG Preaward Contract Reports Issued in Fiscal Year 2024 on VA Federal Supply Schedule Pharmaceutical Proposals – July 17, 2025

https://www.vaoig.gov/reports/review/summary-oig-preaward-contract-reports-issued-fiscal-year-2024-va-federal-supply

Deficiencies in Crisis Management of a Client, Crisis Reporting, and Documentation Practices at the Everett Vet Center in Washington – July 17, 2025

https://www.vaoig.gov/reports/hotline-healthcare-inspection/deficiencies-crisis-management-client-crisis-reporting-and

Six Charged In Conspiracy To Defraud Veterans And VA Of Nearly $20 Million In GI Bill Benefits – July 17, 2025

https://www.justice.gov/usao-mdfl/pr/six-charged-conspiracy-defraud-veterans-and-va-nearly-20-million-gi-bill-benefits

Former veteran’s service organization leader charged with federal program theft – July 17, 2025

https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdtx/pr/former-veterans-service-organization-leader-charged-federal-program-theft

Veterans Urge Trump to Declassify Documents About Gulf War Syndrome – July 17, 2025

https://www.newsweek.com/gulf-war-syndrome-declassify-documents-veterans-2099113

Judge Paul Ribner, August 1, 1928 — July 17, 2025. Potomac, MD

https://obits.goldsteinsfuneral.com/judge-paul-ribner

Walk With The Marines. Follow the footsteps of Marines past, present & future - from the yellow footprints that young recruits fill at boot camp, to the black sands of Iwo Jima, the snow of the Chosin Reservoir, to the jungles of Vietnam or the deserts of Iraq and Afghanistan. Preview Tour - START TOUR

https://virtualusmcmuseum.com/

Key Provisions of the $456 Billion VA Budget for FY26

https://www.fra.org/fra/Web/Content/News_Byte/FRA_NewsBytes_July_18_2025.aspx

Honoring Veterans: Army Veteran Edna Cummings – July 18, 2025

https://news.va.gov/141386/honoring-veterans-army-veteran-edna-cummings/

VA brings more doctors to Nevada. Academic partnerships train future local medical professionals – July 18, 2025

https://news.va.gov/141226/va-brings-more-doctors-to-nevada/

VA Research Wrap Up: New findings on loneliness, Parkinson’s disease and asthma – July 18, 2025

https://news.va.gov/141384/va-research-wrap-up-loneliness-parkinsons-asthma/

Exploring VA’s rural communities. Revisiting Bath, New York – July 18, 2025

https://news.va.gov/141145/exploring-vas-rural-communities/

Arizona Member: ‘Quit Talking to Your TV and Talk to Your Legislators’ – July 18, 2025

https://www.moaa.org/venters/

VA to extend caregiver support program eligibility for “legacy” Veterans, caregivers– July 18, 2025

https://news.va.gov/press-room/va-to-extend-caregiver-support-program-eligibility-for-legacy-veterans-caregivers/

How to get reimbursed for your VA-related travel. Don’t leave money on the table – July 19, 2025

https://news.va.gov/141249/how-get-reimbursed-va-related-travel/

From rock bottom to rehabilitation. One Veteran’s journey of healing through VA – July 20, 2025

https://news.va.gov/141266/from-rock-bottom-to-rehabilitation/

Veterans Healthcare Policy Institute – July 21, 2025

https://mailchi.mp/9867f38c919c/vhpi-newsletter-14047905?e=a90e4e82c0

VA launches a departmentwide 'review of its mission' as it seeks changes to its operations. Veterans Affairs is no longer planning mass layoffs, but major changes still expected. – July 21, 2025

https://www.govexec.com/management/2025/07/va-launches-departmentwide-review-its-mission-it-seeks-changes-its-operations/406861/

Live Whole Health #282: Finding stillness – July 21, 2025

https://news.va.gov/141405/live-whole-health-282-finding-stillness/

Nursing Home to Home program reunites Veteran and family. ‘I can hold his hand’ – July 21, 2025

https://news.va.gov/141436/nursing-home-to-home-reunites-veteran-family/

Navigating menopause with VA. If your menopause symptoms are getting in the way, we can help – July 21, 2025

https://news.va.gov/141295/navigating-menopause-with-va/

Hiring Veterans: Jobs of the week for July 21, 2025

https://news.va.gov/141421/hiring-veterans-jobs-week-july-21-2025/

Can Congress Buck the Trend and Pass a Budget on Time? – July 21, 2025

https://www.moaa.org/crtrend/

Philadelphia Man Sentenced to More Than Five Years in Prison for Targeting U.S. Army Servicemembers in Conspiracy to Commit Identity Theft and Cyberstalking – July 21, 2025

https://www.justice.gov/usao-edpa/pr/philadelphia-man-sentenced-more-five-years-prison-targeting-us-army-servicemembers

S.201 - ACES Act of 2025. 01/23/2025 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 03/11/2025 - Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. 06/03/2025 - Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. 06/04/2025 - Message on Senate action sent to the House. Received in the House. 07/21/2025 - On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/201

Research offers link between burn pit smoke and serious brain injuries – July 21, 2025

https://www.militarytimes.com/veterans/2025/07/21/research-offers-link-between-burn-pit-smoke-and-serious-brain-injuries/

A Summary of OIG Preaward Contract Reports Issued in Fiscal Year 2024 on VA Federal Supply Schedule Nonpharmaceutical Proposals – July 22, 2025

https://www.vaoig.gov/reports/review/summary-oig-preaward-contract-reports-issued-fiscal-year-2024-va-federal-supply-0

VA OIG Testifies before Congress on Preventing Fraud and Abuse in VA’s Bonus Payment Practices – July 22, 2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sE73mE5jahM

Counting the Money: Preventing Fraud and Abuse in VA's Bonus Payment Practices for VA Employees

Shawn Steele, Director of the Human Capital and Operations Division of the Office of Audits and Evaluations – July 22, 2025

https://www.vaoig.gov/media/statements-to-congress

Navy Veteran honored in Final Mile Ceremony. Dole VA salutes fallen Veteran – July 22, 2025

https://news.va.gov/141298/navy-veteran-honored-in-final-mile-ceremony/

Federal EHR helps catch lung cancer earlier for Veterans – July 22, 2025

https://news.va.gov/141444/federal-ehr-helps-catch-lung-cancer-earlier-for-veterans/

Senate Democrats agree to advance military construction, VA spending bill – July 22, 2025

https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/5414748-senate-democrats-military-construction-veterans-spending-bill/

VA awards more than $2M in grants to memorialize Veterans – July 22, 2025

https://news.va.gov/press-room/va-awards-more-than-2m-in-grants-to-memorialize-veterans/

VA, CMS partner to identify and recover $106M in duplicate billing – July 22, 2025

https://news.va.gov/press-room/va-cms-partner-to-identify-and-recover-106m-in-duplicate-billing/

DoD: No ‘Termination Date’ Set for Legacy Retiree IDs – July 22, 2025

https://www.moaa.org/idjuly2025/

Push to Help Combat-Injured Retirees Continues With Senate NDAA – July 23, 2025

https://www.moaa.org/starndaa/

MOAA President Visits White House to Advance 2025 Advocacy Priorities – July 23, 2025

https://www.moaa.org/whvisit/

VA to spend additional $800M on infrastructure improvements this year – July 23, 2025

https://news.va.gov/press-room/va-to-spend-additional-800m-on-infrastructure-improvements-this-year/

Veterans finish strong at the 2025 National Veterans Wheelchair Games – July 23, 2025

https://news.va.gov/141457/veterans-finish-strong-at-the-2025-national-veterans-wheelchair-games/

From nursing homes to homes. VA pilot program brings Veterans out of nursing facilities – July 23, 2025

https://news.va.gov/141303/from-nursing-homes-to-homes/

How VA empowers Veterans through homeownership – July 23, 2025

https://news.va.gov/141344/how-va-empowers-veterans-through-homeownership/

Republican lawmakers take aim at VA bonuses amid staffing cuts – July 23, 2025

https://www.militarytimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2025/07/23/republican-lawmakers-take-aim-at-va-bonuses-amid-staffing-cuts/

The boy who shot the Vietnam War | BBC Global – July 23, 2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eglvKJymfEc

Dispatches, Episode 40: Melissa Ziobro

https://www.facebook.com/vvaveteran/videos/1146075457357704/

Truths and Myths of the Vietnam War Documentary

https://www.pbs.org/show/truths-and-myths-about-the-vietnam-war/

Caregiving

https://www.pbs.org/video/caregiving/

Trump pick to lead VA health care reopens fight over ‘choice’ for vets – July 24, 2025

https://www.militarytimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2025/07/24/trump-pick-to-lead-va-health-care-reopens-fight-over-choice-for-vets/

VA Rules for Specially Adapted Housing Grants

https://www.va.gov/housing-assistance/disability-housing-grants/

Wreaths Across America Radio. Informational and inspiring content about members of the U.S. armed forces, their families, military veterans, and volunteers throughout the country and overseas who support the mission to Remember, Honor and Teach.

https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/Newsroom/WreathsAcrossAmericaRadio

Back in the Big Easy. What to See and Do When VVA's National Convention Returns to New Orleans

https://vvaveteran.org/45-4_NewOrleans.html

Honoring Veterans: Army Veteran Alton Roberts – July 25, 2025

https://news.va.gov/141515/honoring-veterans-army-veteran-alton-roberts/

Virtual reality helps Veteran find his happy place. Guided virtual reality sessions can help Veterans struggling with anxiety, stress and depression. – July 25, 2025

https://news.va.gov/141312/virtual-reality-helps-veteran-find-happy-place/

VA Research Wrap Up: New findings on cancer treatment, Parkinson’s disease and dementia – July 25, 2025

https://news.va.gov/141509/va-research-wrap-up-cancer-parkinsons-dementia/

Celebration of the 81st Guam Liberation Day – July 26, 2025

https://news.va.gov/141529/celebration-of-the-81st-guam-liberation-day/

‘Glasses from the hearing department’. Hearing-impaired Veteran can see what people are saying – July 26, 2025

https://news.va.gov/141317/glasses-from-the-hearing-department/

National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day – July 27, 2025

https://nationaltoday.com/national-korean-war-veterans-armistice-day/

In the right place at the right time. Athletes, including VA physician, work together to save a life – July 27, 2025

https://news.va.gov/141322/in-the-right-place-at-the-right-time/

National Veterans Financial Resource Center (FINVET)

https://www.mirecc.va.gov/visn19/finvet/

Improve your financial health with these 20 resources.

https://www.mirecc.va.gov/visn19/finvet/top-resources.asp

The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced identification for: World War II Army Pfc. Claude A. Dewberry

https://www.dpaa.mil/News-Stories/ID-Announcements/Article/4254858/soldier-accounted-for-from-world-war-ii-dewberry-c/

The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced identification for: Korean War Army Cpl. Thomas W. Daniels

https://www.dpaa.mil/News-Stories/ID-Announcements/Article/4255428/soldier-accounted-for-from-korean-war-daniels-t/

The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced identification for: Korean War Army Cpl. Lonnie Fields

https://www.dpaa.mil/News-Stories/ID-Announcements/Article/4255454/soldier-accounted-for-from-korean-war-fields-l/

The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced burial update for: Vietnam War Air Force Tech. Sgt. Willis R. Hall, Kansas

https://www.dpaa.mil/News-Stories/ID-Announcements/Article/4250497/airman-accounted-for-from-vietnam-war-hall-w/

The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced burial update for: World War II Army Pvt. Blanchard E. Pruitt, Louisiana

https://www.dpaa.mil/News-Stories/ID-Announcements/Article/4250961/soldier-accounted-for-from-world-war-ii-pruitt-b/

The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced burial update for: World War II Army Pfc. Edward J. Kramer, Michigan

https://www.dpaa.mil/News-Stories/ID-Announcements/Article/4246546/soldier-accounted-for-from-world-war-ii-kramer-e/

The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced burial update for: World War II Army Air Forces Tech Sgt. Truman G. Causey, Louisiana

https://www.dpaa.mil/News-Stories/ID-Announcements/Article/4253320/airman-accounted-for-from-world-war-ii-causey-t/

The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced burial update for: World War II Army Air Forces 1st Lt. Henry J. Carlin, Virginia

https://www.dpaa.mil/News-Stories/ID-Announcements/Article/4254962/airman-accounted-for-from-world-war-ii-carlin-h/

The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced burial update for: World War II Army Pfc. Nicholas Hartman, Texas

https://www.dpaa.mil/News-Stories/ID-Announcements/Article/4254185/soldier-accounted-for-from-world-war-ii-hartman-n/

The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced burial update for: World War II Army Air Forces 2nd Lt. Jason K. Goldwater, Virginia

https://www.dpaa.mil/News-Stories/ID-Announcements/Article/4253420/airman-accounted-for-from-world-war-ii-goldwater-j/

The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced burial update for: World War II Army Air Forces Staff Sgt. John H. Mann, Virginia

https://www.dpaa.mil/News-Stories/ID-Announcements/Article/4254942/airman-accounted-for-from-world-war-ii-mann-j/

The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced burial update for: World War II Army Pfc. Charles N. Milam, Location to be determined

https://www.dpaa.mil/News-Stories/ID-Announcements/Article/4253405/soldier-accounted-for-from-world-war-ii-milam-c/

VA Pittsburgh surgeon recognized for outstanding achievement in research. Dr. Daniel Hall receives highest honor – July 28, 2025

https://news.va.gov/141326/va-surgeon-recognized-lifesaving-innovation/

Board of Veterans Appeals surpasses 92,000 completed appeals ahead of 92nd birthday – July 28, 2025

https://news.va.gov/141518/board-of-veterans-appeals-92000-92nd-birthday/

Hiring Veterans: Jobs of the week for July 28, 2025

https://news.va.gov/141603/hiring-veterans-jobs-week-july-28-2025/

Live Whole Health #283: Bringing the Mediterranean into your kitchen – July 28, 2025

https://news.va.gov/141550/live-whole-health-283-bringing-the-mediterranean-into-your-kitchen/

Hopkinton Couple Sentenced for Fraud Schemes – July 28, 2025

https://www.justice.gov/usao-ma/pr/hopkinton-couple-sentenced-fraud-schemes

Ace your interview with PBI techniques. Share past experiences to predict future success. – July 29, 2025

https://news.va.gov/141503/ace-your-interview-with-pbi-techniques/

Understanding VA-DoD Health Care Collaboration. – July 29, 2025

https://www.moaa.org/dodandva/

MOAA Member Named ‘Exceptional Educator’ in Arkansas – July 29, 2025

https://www.moaa.org/spotlightdavis/

How do you want to live your life, now and through the end? – July 29, 2025

https://news.va.gov/141542/live-your-life-now-and-through-the-end/

Health emergency while traveling? How to access your VA health care benefits on the road – July 29, 2025

https://news.va.gov/141330/health-emergency-while-traveling/

Care in the Community Inspection of Medical Facilities in VISN 10: VA Healthcare System Serving Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan – July 29, 2025

https://www.vaoig.gov/reports/care-community-healthcare-inspection/care-community-inspection-medical-facilities-visn-10

Care in the Community Inspection of Medical Facilities in VISN 4: VA Healthcare – July 30, 2025

https://www.vaoig.gov/reports/care-community-healthcare-inspection/care-community-inspection-medical-facilities-visn-4-va

Implementation of a Military Sexual Trauma Operations Center Resulted in Minimal Change Despite Planned Intent to Improve Claims-Processing Accuracy – July 30, 2025

https://www.vaoig.gov/reports/review/implementation-military-sexual-trauma-operations-center-resulted-minimal-change

Don’t stay silent about PTSD. VA is the national leader in treating PTSD – July 30, 2025

https://news.va.gov/141315/dont-stay-silent-about-ptsd/

Healing with heart: What 100 Fisher Houses means to Veteran and military families – July 30, 2025

https://news.va.gov/141538/what-fisher-houses-veteran-military-families/

Veterans Affairs fraud charges could mean 20 years for ex-Rochester couple – July 30, 2025

https://www.whec.com/top-news/veterans-affairs-fraud-charges-could-mean-20-years-for-ex-rochester-couple/

Federal grand jury indicts former Rochester couple for defrauding VA out of hundreds of thousands of dollars – July 30, 2025

https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdny/pr/federal-grand-jury-indicts-former-rochester-couple-defrauding-va-out-hundreds

S.2392 - Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2025. 07/23/2025 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 07/30/2025 - Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2392

Five tips on how to help homeless Veterans. Practical advice so you can be part of the solution – July 31, 2025

https://news.va.gov/141377/five-tips-on-how-to-help-homeless-veterans/

Preparing for natural disasters – July 31, 2025

https://news.va.gov/141596/preparing-for-natural-disasters/

Deficiencies in Care at the Batavia Community Living Center Contributed to a Resident’s Death at the VA Western New York Healthcare System in Buffalo – July 31, 2025

https://www.vaoig.gov/reports/hotline-healthcare-inspection/deficiencies-care-batavia-community-living-center-contributed

Failures Related to the Care and Discharge of a Patient and Leaders’ Response at the VA New Mexico Healthcare System in Albuquerque – July 31, 2025

https://www.vaoig.gov/reports/hotline-healthcare-inspection/failures-related-care-and-discharge-patient-and-leaders

Mobile Vet Centers on the scene in Texas. Help after floods – August 1, 2025

https://news.va.gov/141623/mobile-vet-centers-on-the-scene-in-texas/

VA announces Sam Brown as new Under Secretary for Memorial Affairs – August 1, 2025

https://news.va.gov/141687/va-announces-sam-brown-as-new-under-secretary-for-memorial-affairs/

Veterans find healing waters through fly fishing. Recreational activities that support Whole Health – August 1, 2025

https://news.va.gov/141391/veterans-find-healing-waters-fly-fishing/

VA Research Wrap Up: New findings on toxic exposure, suicide and pain management – August 1, 2025

https://news.va.gov/141673/va-research-wrap-up-toxic-exposure-suicide-pain/

VA Recruiters are Heating Up these Summer Events. Find your next opportunity – August 1, 2025

https://news.va.gov/141589/va-recruiters-heating-up-summer-events/

H.R.4837 - Written Informed Consent Act. 08/01/2025 - Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4837

Cancer-surviving Veteran donates, rings celebration bell. Ring that bell – August 2, 2025

https://news.va.gov/141395/cancer-surviving-veteran-donates-bell/

VA offers yearlong community care authorizations for 30 services – August 4, 2025

https://news.va.gov/press-room/va-offers-yearlong-community-care-authorizations-for-30-services/

Live Whole Health 284: A step at a time – August 4, 2025

https://news.va.gov/141717/live-whole-health-284-a-step-at-a-time/

Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General

https://www.vaoig.gov/

Cheryl L. Mason Confirmed as VA's Inspector General. Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General (OIG) sent this bulletin at 08/05/2025 03:23 PM EDT

https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USVAOIG/bulletins/3ec95e2

What’s New with My HealtheVet. Veterans Health Administration sent this bulletin at 08/05/2025 07:00 AM EDT

https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USVHA/bulletins/3e9a22f

Inspection of Select Vet Centers in Midwest District 3 Zone 1 – August 5, 2025

https://www.vaoig.gov/reports/vet-center-inspection-program/inspection-select-vet-centers-midwest-district-3-zone-1

Inspection of Select Vet Centers in Midwest District 3 Zone 3 – August 5, 2025

https://www.vaoig.gov/reports/vet-center-inspection-program/inspection-select-vet-centers-midwest-district-3-zone-3

VA's Compliance with the Statutory Transfer of Funds Authority and Change of Program Requirements During the Presidential Transition – August 5, 2025

https://www.vaoig.gov/reports/management-advisory-memo/vas-compliance-statutory-transfer-funds-authority-and-change

VA re-builds trust with Marine Corps Veteran. Marine Corps Veteran Andrew Appleton shares why he came back to VA for life-saving emergency health care and how much he loves the VA Health and Benefits mobile app for keeping him connected. – August 5, 2025

https://news.va.gov/141722/va-rebuilds-trust-with-marine-corps-veteran/

Dallas VA police officer saves child’s life. Quick thinking at the QuikTrip – August 5, 2025

https://news.va.gov/141470/dallas-va-police-officer-saves-childs-life/

Veterans descend upon Sturgis. Motorcycle haven restores spirit and connection – August 5, 2025

https://news.va.gov/141737/veterans-descend-upon-sturgis/

Discover your next opportunity with VA’s new Jobs Map. Visualize where your skills are needed – August 5, 2025

https://news.va.gov/141662/discover-your-next-opportunity-vas-new-jobs-map/

VA to ease authorization rules for some outside care, raising concerns – August 5, 2025

https://www.militarytimes.com/veterans/2025/08/05/va-to-ease-authorization-rules-for-some-outside-care-raising-concerns/

Healthcare Facility Inspection of the VA Cincinnati Healthcare System in Ohio – August 6, 2025

https://www.vaoig.gov/reports/healthcare-facility-inspection/healthcare-facility-inspection-va-cincinnati-healthcare

Healthcare Facility Inspection of the VA Central Ohio Health Care System in Columbus – August 6, 2025

https://www.vaoig.gov/reports/healthcare-facility-inspection/healthcare-facility-inspection-va-central-ohio-health-care

Affordable dental insurance for CHAMPVA beneficiaries. Covered dental care for qualified spouses & children – August 6, 2025

https://news.va.gov/141648/affordable-dental-insurance-champva/

VA offers construction loans for Veterans to build their dream homes. Construction loans: What Veterans should know – August 6, 2025

https://news.va.gov/141691/va-offers-construction-loans-for-veterans-to-build-their-dream-homes/

Relationships support your Whole Health. Who Has Your Back? – August 6, 2025

https://news.va.gov/141476/relationships-support-your-whole-health/

Leaders Did Not Adequately Review and Address a Dental Hygienist’s Quality of Care at the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System in Las Vegas – August 6, 2025

https://www.vaoig.gov/reports/hotline-healthcare-inspection/leaders-did-not-adequately-review-and-address-dental

VA severs ties with most federal unions, terminating worker contracts – August 6, 2025

https://www.militarytimes.com/veterans/2025/08/06/va-severs-ties-with-most-federal-unions-terminating-worker-contracts/

Facilities Faced Challenges Retrieving Medical Records from Community Providers and Importing Them into Veterans’ Electronic Health Records – August 7, 2025

https://www.vaoig.gov/reports/review/facilities-faced-challenges-retrieving-medical-records-community-providers-and

Healthcare Facility Inspection of the VA Spokane Healthcare System in Washington – August 7, 2025

https://www.vaoig.gov/reports/healthcare-facility-inspection/healthcare-facility-inspection-va-spokane-healthcare-system

‘Give yourself a chance’: Veteran overcomes addiction and homelessness Marine Corps Veteran leads the way at West LA – August 7, 2025

https://news.va.gov/141480/veteran-overcomes-addiction-and-homelessness/

Honoring our notable minority Purple Heart recipients – August 7, 2025

https://news.va.gov/141690/honoring-our-notable-minority-purple-heart-recipients/

DPAA Provides Updates to Families of Missing in Action Personnel During Annual Briefing – August 7, 2025

https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/4268995/dpaa-provides-updates-to-families-of-missing-in-action-personnel-during-annual/

VA Research Wrap Up: New findings on suicide, liver disease and stroke – August 7, 2025

https://news.va.gov/141828/va-research-wrap-up-new-findings-suicide-stroke/

CEO of Spine Device Company Sentenced for False Statements in Connection With Mandatory Reporting to CMS – August 7, 2025

https://www.justice.gov/usao-ma/pr/ceo-spine-device-company-sentenced-false-statements-connection-mandatory-reporting-cms

VA’s IT emergency response teams are always at the ready – August 8, 2025

https://news.va.gov/141735/emergency-response-teams-are-always-at-the-ready/

VA opens doors for unhoused Veterans. VA connects unhoused Veterans with housing, health care & employment services - August 8, 2025

https://news.va.gov/141637/va-opens-doors-for-unhoused-veterans/

Tech support for a Veteran’s heart emergency. Houston VA nurses guide care from afar – August 9, 2025

https://news.va.gov/141643/tech-support-for-a-veterans-heart-emergency/

A chance to walk again. Veteran regains use of his legs with advanced technology – August 10, 2025

https://news.va.gov/141456/a-chance-to-walk-again/

Live Whole Health #285: Five easy ways to manage stress. Don’t let life overwhelm you — try these five steps to manage stress – August 11, 2025

https://news.va.gov/141882/live-whole-health-285-five-easy-ways-to-manage-stress/

Hiring Veterans: Jobs of the week for Aug. 11, 2025

https://news.va.gov/141848/hiring-veterans-jobs-week-aug-11-2025/

Whole Health at VA Pittsburgh. Veterans help Veterans work it out – August 11, 2025

https://news.va.gov/141651/whole-health-at-va-pittsburgh/

FACT FOCUS: Trump exaggerates, misstates facts on Washington crime – August 11, 2025

https://apnews.com/article/trump-washington-crime-factcheck-violent-homelessness-db6f809a13800ccc1f4606bb9bf506a8

Airman Accounted For From Vietnam War (Calfee, J.) – August 11, 2025

https://www.dpaa.mil/News-Stories/ID-Announcements/Article/4270838/airman-accounted-for-from-vietnam-war-calfee-j/

Veterans Administration Lost Thousands of ‘Core’ Medical Staff Under Trump, Records Show – August 11, 2025

https://www.rsn.org/001/veterans-administration-lost-thousands-of-core-medical-staff-under-trump-records-show.html

VHPI Releases Comprehensive National Analysis on Private Care Gaps – August 11, 2025

https://www.veteranspolicy.org/journalism-and-commentary/press-release/vhpi-releases-comprehensive-national-analysis-on-private-care-gaps

Finding family in shared experiences. Blue Star Families provides community for parents of service members – August 12, 2025

https://news.va.gov/141874/finding-family-in-shared-experiences/

HUD-VASH advocates for unhoused Veteran. VA helps Emilee Rubin find housing, hope and stability – August 12, 2025

https://news.va.gov/141640/hud-vash-advocates-for-unhoused-veteran/

VA working with DaVita to continue delivering care. Cyber-security incident response a priority for protecting Veterans – August 12, 2025

https://news.va.gov/141670/va-working-davita-continue-delivering-care/

OIG Determination of Veterans Health Administration’s Severe Occupational Staffing Shortages Fiscal Year 2025 – August 12, 2025

https://www.vaoig.gov/reports/national-healthcare-review/oig-determination-veterans-health-administrations-severe-1

Design a biomedical engineer career you love at VA. Leverage your skills to help Veterans thrive. – August 12, 2025

https://news.va.gov/141841/design-biomedical-engineer-career-you-love-va/

Vietnam-era veterans given hallucinogens in secret experiments face VA denials for back pay – August 12, 2025

https://www.stripes.com/veterans/2025-08-12/veterans-secret-experiments-benefits-payouts-18743612.html

Caregivers Challenge VA’s Denial of Benefits to Caregivers after Veterans’ Deaths. Class Actions Seeks to Represent Untold Number of Caregivers Who Appealed Denials from the VA’s Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers – August 12, 2025

https://nvlsp.org/caregivers-challenge-vas-denial-of-benefits-to-caregivers-after-veterans-deaths/

VA Can Strengthen Appeals Processing and Tracking by Improving Caseflow Program Management – August 13, 2025

https://www.vaoig.gov/reports/audit/va-can-strengthen-appeals-processing-and-tracking-improving-caseflow-program

Honoring Tech. Sgt. Richard Decker on the 75th anniversary of the Korean War Armistice. From Tents to Tactical Wings – August 13, 2025

https://news.va.gov/141802/decker-75th-anniversary-korean-war-armistice/

“I’m fine.” But are you really? If you’re facing challenges, sharing how you feel could save your life – August 13, 2025

https://news.va.gov/141831/im-fine-but-are-you-really/

Scotty Hasting: From combat to country music. A Veteran's journey of purpose and healing – August 13, 2025

https://news.va.gov/141745/scotty-hasting-from-combat-to-country-music/

Inconsistent Implementation of VHA Oncology Program Requirements Due to Insufficient Oversight – August 13, 2025

https://www.vaoig.gov/reports/national-healthcare-review/inconsistent-implementation-vha-oncology-program-requirements

New, App-Based Process Will Simplify Some VA Travel Claims. – August 13, 2025

https://www.moaa.org/content/publications-and-media/news-articles/2025-news-articles/health-care-and-earned-benefits/new,-app-based-process-will-simplify-some-va-travel-claims/

VA hospitals are finding it harder to fill jobs, watchdog says – August 13, 2025

https://www.militarytimes.com/veterans/2025/08/13/va-hospitals-are-finding-it-harder-to-fill-jobs-watchdog-says/

Polygenic Risk, Agent Orange Exposure, and Lymphoid Neoplasms in the Veterans Affairs Million Veteran Program – August 13, 2025

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12351410/

VA Eyeglasses: Repairing and Replacing Made Easy | theSITREP

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqSrwl8RyJ8

Cincinnati woman charged with stealing more than $148,000 from elderly or ill veterans – August 13, 2025

https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdoh/pr/cincinnati-woman-charged-stealing-more-148000-elderly-or-ill-veterans

Cincinnati woman accused of stealing $148K from elderly veterans to fund overseas travel – August 14, 2025

https://www.stripes.com/veterans/2025-08-14/woman-steals-veteran-money-18759700.html

Veterans Affairs sets new record for disability and pension claims processing. The VA has gone through more than 2.5 million claims so far in fiscal 2025, surpassing last year’s total. – August 14, 2025

https://federalnewsnetwork.com/federal-newscast/2025/08/veterans-affairs-sets-new-record-for-disability-and-pension-claims-processing/

Caregivers Sue VA over Denial of Benefits – August 14, 2025

https://www.military.com/daily-news/2025/08/14/caregivers-sue-va-over-denial-of-benefits.html

SIGNED INTO LAW: The ACES Act – August 14, 2025

https://pfluger.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx

Harrison County Woman Indicted on Theft and Fraud Charges Relating to Veterans Benefits and Federal Student Loans – August 14, 2025

https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndwv/pr/harrison-county-woman-indicted-theft-and-fraud-charges-relating-veterans-benefits-and

Judge Paul Ribner, Jewish War Veterans Leader and Germantown Jewish Centre Member, Dies at 96 – August 15, 2025

https://www.jewishexponent.com/judge-paul-ribner-jewish-war-veterans-leader-and-germantown-jewish-centre-member-dies-at-96/

Veterans earn, learn and grow in the garden. At West LA VA Healthcare System - August 15, 2025

https://news.va.gov/141967/veterans-earn-learn-and-grow-in-the-garden/

VA Research Wrap Up: New findings on binge eating, prosthetic services and inflammatory bowel disease – August 15, 2025

https://news.va.gov/142020/va-research-wrap-up-binge-prosthetic-bowel/

Summer festivals offer Veterans joy, connection and recovery. How Community Events Across the Nation Support Veteran Well-Being – August 15, 2025

https://news.va.gov/141793/summer-festivals-offer-joy-connection-recovery/

Rural community profile: Revisiting Fort Harrison, Montana. Exploring rural careers and communities. – August 15, 2025

https://news.va.gov/141844/rural-community-profile-fort-harrison-montana/

File for travel pay reimbursement

https://www.va.gov/health-care/file-travel-pay-reimbursement/

VA: Health and Benefits

https://mobile.va.gov/app/va-health-and-benefits

Caregiving for the Aging: Veteran Town Hall. Connect, learn, and access vital resources for Veterans and caregivers at the upcoming VA Town Hall—your support starts here! When: Sat. Sep 20, 2025, 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. ET. Where: AB Tech, Ferguson Auditorium, 19 Tech Drive, Asheville, NC

https://www.va.gov/asheville-health-care/events/81192/

Legislative Action Center

https://vva.org/what-we-do/veterans-advocacy/legislative-action-center/

Improving Veterans’ financial well-being and mental health. How FINVET is Empowering Veterans with Financial Tools and Resources – August 16, 2025

https://news.va.gov/141971/improving-veterans-financial-well-being-and-mental-health/

VA Pittsburgh dedicates braille flag. Braile flag welcomes Veterans to low vision clinic - August 16, 2025

https://news.va.gov/141799/va-pittsburgh-dedicates-braille-flag/

National Airborne Day – August 16, 2025

https://nationaltoday.com/national-airborne-day/

Helping incarcerated Veterans find hope and resources. VA outreach and support services reduce suicide risk among justice-involved Veterans – August 17, 2025

https://news.va.gov/141984/helping-incarcerated-vets-find-hope-resources/

Homeland Sanctuary Lost: The Arctic Domain Awareness Challenge – August 16, 2025

https://www.mitchellaerospacepower.org/podcast/homeland-sanctuary-lost-the-arctic-domain-awareness-challenge/

126th VFW National Convention – August 9-13, 2025, at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio.

https://www.vfw.org/media-and-events/126th-vfw-national-convention

Veteran says VA Health Connect saved his life. ‘Call as soon as you have a doubt!’ – August 17, 2025

https://news.va.gov/141962/veteran-says-va-health-connect-saved-his-life/

Student Fellowship

https://www.vfw.org/assistance/student-veterans-support/student-fellowship

Make Your Voice Heard on Capitol Hill. Apply for the 2025–2026 VFW-SVA Legislative Fellowship

https://studentveterans.org/programs-events/vfw-sva-legislative-fellowship/

Potential Exposure at Fort McClellan

https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/fort-mcclellan/

The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced the identification of -- World War II Army Air Forces Staff Sgt. Gustave Secunda

https://www.dpaa.mil/News-Stories/ID-Announcements/Article/4264325/airman-accounted-for-from-world-war-ii-secunda-g/

The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced the identification of -- World War II Army Pvt. Alfred T. Langevin

https://www.dpaa.mil/News-Stories/ID-Announcements/Article/4267152/soldier-accounted-for-from-world-war-ii-langevin-a/

The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced the identification of -- World War II Marine Corps Pfc. Edgar R. Norcross

https://www.dpaa.mil/News-Stories/ID-Announcements/Article/4270157/marine-accounted-for-from-world-war-ii-norcross-e/

The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced the identification of -- World War II Army Tech5 Edwin E. Ross

https://www.dpaa.mil/News-Stories/ID-Announcements/Article/4271329/soldier-accounted-for-from-world-war-ii-ross-e/

The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced the identification of -- World War II Army Pfc. John A. Walko

https://www.dpaa.mil/News-Stories/ID-Announcements/Article/4270869/soldier-accounted-for-from-world-war-ii-walko-j/

The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced the identification of -- World War II Army Air Forces Staff Sgt. James G. Pirtle

https://www.dpaa.mil/News-Stories/ID-Announcements/Article/4247320/airman-accounted-for-from-world-war-ii-pirtle-j/

The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced the identification of -- World War II Army Air Forces 2nd Lt. Joseph L. Burke

https://www.dpaa.mil/News-Stories/ID-Announcements/Article/4247320/airman-accounted-for-from-world-war-ii-pirtle-j/

The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced the identification of -- Korean War Army Sgt. 1st Class Jack B. Baker

https://www.dpaa.mil/News-Stories/ID-Announcements/Article/4262124/soldier-accounted-for-from-korean-war-baker-j/

The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced the identification of -- Korean War Army Pfc. Walter P. Pytak

https://www.dpaa.mil/News-Stories/ID-Announcements/Article/4258817/soldier-accounted-for-from-korean-war-pytak-w/

The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced the identification of -- Vietnam War Air Force Master Sgt. James H. Calfee

https://www.dpaa.mil/News-Stories/ID-Announcements/Article/4270838/airman-accounted-for-from-vietnam-war-calfee-j/

The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced a burial update for -- Korean War Army Pfc. Rodger E. Fields, Kentucky

https://www.dpaa.mil/News-Stories/ID-Announcements/Article/4246570/soldier-accounted-for-from-korean-war-fields-r/

The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced a burial update for -- World War II Army Air Forces Capt. Arthur M. Lingo, California

https://www.dpaa.mil/News-Stories/ID-Announcements/Article/4263323/soldier-accounted-for-from-world-war-ii-lingo-a/

The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced a burial update for -- World War II Army Pvt. LeRoy B. Miller Jr., Indiana

https://www.dpaa.mil/News-Stories/ID-Announcements/Article/4272199/soldier-accounted-for-from-world-war-ii-miller-l/

The Watch: VHA’s essential eyes and ears during emergencies. Ensuring Continuous Care and Safety for Veterans Around the Clock – August 18, 2025

https://news.va.gov/141989/the-watch-vhas-essential-eyes-ears-emergencies/

Colorectal cancer didn’t stop this Veteran. The best possible outcome, despite the diagnosis – August 18, 2025

https://news.va.gov/141837/colorectal-cancer-didnt-stop-this-veteran/

Exclusive discounts for Veterans: Get up to 60% off top brands – August 18, 2025

https://news.va.gov/142034/exclusive-discounts-veterans-60-off-top-brands/

Hiring Veterans: Jobs of the week for Aug. 18, 2025

https://news.va.gov/142074/hiring-veterans-jobs-of-the-week-for-aug-18-2025/

Live Whole Health #286: Your body needs some love! – August 18, 2025

https://news.va.gov/142047/live-whole-health-286-your-body-needs-some-love/

Cancer in Military Pilots and Aircrews Will Be Studied Under Newly Signed Law – August 18, 2025

https://www.military.com/daily-news/2025/08/18/cancer-military-pilots-and-aircrews-will-be-studied-under-newly-signed-law.html

Vaccines can help keep you healthy. Ask your VA provider about your vaccine options. – August 19, 2025

https://news.va.gov/141992/vaccines-can-help-keep-you-healthy/

New Heart Care technology improves Veterans’ quality of life. Transformative Therapy Enhances Quality of Life – August 19, 2025

https://news.va.gov/141851/heart-care-technology-improves-quality-life/

Enter to win a new Toyota. The 2025 Committed to America’s Heroes Sweepstakes is open to service members, Veterans and military spouses – August 19, 2025

https://news.va.gov/142027/enter-to-win-a-new-toyota/

Translate your military skills to a civilian career. Enter the next phase of your career with confidence. – August 19, 2025

https://news.va.gov/142009/translate-your-military-skills-civilian-career/

Translate your military skills to a civilian career. Enter the next phase of your career with confidence. – August 19, 2025

https://news.va.gov/142009/translate-your-military-skills-civilian-career/

California Behavioral Medicine Provider Agrees To Pay $2.75 Million To Resolve Alleged False Claims For Psychotherapy Services – August 19, 2025

https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndca/pr/california-behavioral-medicine-provider-agrees-pay-275-million-resolve-alleged-false

Raceland Woman Indicted in $1.5 Million Dollar Fraud Scheme – August 20, 2025

https://www.justice.gov/usao-edla/pr/raceland-woman-indicted-15-million-dollar-fraud-scheme

Pharmacy Automated Dispensing Cabinets Need Improved Monitoring for Accountability over High-Risk Medications – August 20, 2025

https://www.vaoig.gov/reports/review/pharmacy-automated-dispensing-cabinets-need-improved-monitoring-accountability-over

Deficiencies in Quality of Care and the Root Cause Analysis Process at the Overton Brooks VA Medical Center in Shreveport, Louisiana – August 20, 2025

https://www.vaoig.gov/reports/hotline-healthcare-inspection/deficiencies-quality-care-and-root-cause-analysis-process

GOP lawmakers push for passage of the ACCESS Act to strengthen private health care coverage for veterans – August 20, 2025

https://www.stripes.com/veterans/2025-08-20/veterans-health-care-access-18827530.html

MOVE! program helps cancer survivor and spouse slim down. ‘If you stick to the program, you're going to lose weight’ – August 20, 2025

https://news.va.gov/141995/move-program-helps-cancer-survivor-slim-down/

Veteran finds healing with a harmonica. Music brings solace and self-expression – August 20, 2025

https://news.va.gov/141862/veteran-finds-healing-with-a-harmonica/

Healthcare Facility Inspection of the VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Healthcare System in Harlingen – August 21, 2025

https://www.vaoig.gov/reports/healthcare-facility-inspection/healthcare-facility-inspection-va-texas-valley-coastal-bend

Independent Audit Report on Invoices Submitted by a Graduate Medical Education Affiliate to the VA Nebraska–Western Iowa Health Care System - August 21, 2025

https://www.vaoig.gov/reports/audit/independent-audit-report-invoices-submitted-graduate-medical-education-affiliate-va

Former Acquisition Academy Executive Violated Ethical Standards and VA Policy – August 21, 2025

https://www.vaoig.gov/reports/administrative-investigation/former-acquisition-academy-executive-violated-ethical

VA breaks ground on its first PACT Act construction initiative in Rolla, MO – August 21, 2025

https://news.va.gov/142110/va-breaks-ground-on-its-first-pact-act-construction-initiative-in-rolla-mo/

Bradford County Man Charged With Wire Fraud – August 21, 2025

https://www.justice.gov/usao-mdpa/pr/bradford-county-man-charged-wire-fraud

Primary care with purpose: Healing those who served. Explore a rewarding career serving Veterans – August 22, 2025

https://news.va.gov/142012/primary-care-purpose-healing-those-who-served/

VA, USTRANSCOM join forces during Ultimate Caduceus 2025 – August 22, 2025

https://news.va.gov/142001/va-ustranscom-join-forces-ultimate-caduceus/

Healing Harvest Garden lives up to its name. Growing food and changing lives – August 22, 2025

https://news.va.gov/141866/healing-harvest-garden-lives-up-to-its-name/

VA Research Wrap Up: New findings on tinnitus, blood pressure and Parkinson’s disease – August 22, 2025

https://news.va.gov/142174/va-research-wrap-up-tinnitus-blood-parkinsons/

Former POW inspires Veterans. A journey of resilience and hope – August 23, 2025

https://news.va.gov/142117/former-pow-inspires-veterans/

Providence Veterans serve again through research. Kenneth Lewis, 5,000th Providence VA Veteran to join MVP – August 23, 2025

https://news.va.gov/141778/providence-veterans-serve-through-research/

Gerofit helps Veterans reach their goals. At home or on the road – August 24, 2025

https://news.va.gov/142128/gerofit-helps-veterans-reach-their-goals/

Meet George Retes, Disabled Army Vet to Sue Trump Admin over Unlawful ICE Detention – August 25, 2025

https://www.democracynow.org/2025/8/25/george_retes

Maine Man Arrested in Missouri After Being Charged with Making False Statements to the Government – August 25, 2025

https://www.justice.gov/usao-me/pr/maine-man-arrested-missouri-after-being-charged-making-false-statements-government

VA guarantees 29 millionth home loan – August 26, 2025

https://news.va.gov/press-room/va-guarantees-29-millionth-home-loan/

How to Tailor Your VA Job Search on USAJOBS. Search Smarter, Not Harder – August 26, 2025

https://news.va.gov/142153/how-to-tailor-your-va-job-search-on-usajobs/

Trump claims big jump in VA trust scores, but data shows modest gains – August 26, 2025

https://www.airforcetimes.com/veterans/2025/08/26/trump-claims-big-jump-in-va-trust-scores-but-data-shows-modest-gains/

VA mental health providers say they are under pressure to limit care – August 26, 2025

https://www.militarytimes.com/veterans/2025/08/26/va-mental-health-providers-say-they-are-under-pressure-to-limit-care/

Veterans Affairs Employee Charged with Benefits Fraud – August 26, 2025

https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndny/pr/veterans-affairs-employee-charged-benefits-fraud

VA awards $818 million in grants to combat Veteran homelessness. – August 27, 2025

https://news.va.gov/press-room/va-awards-818-million-in-grants-to-combat-veteran-homelessness/

VISN 12 Needs to Improve How It Administers the Veterans Community Care Program – August 27, 2025

https://www.vaoig.gov/reports/review/visn-12-needs-improve-how-it-administers-veterans-community-care-program

WWII Veteran celebrates 100th birthday. Cake, candles, and comrades – August 27, 2025

https://news.va.gov/142201/wwii-veteran-celebrates-100th-birthday/

Using technology to help Veterans manage diabetes. Leading innovations in diabetes care – August 27, 2025

https://news.va.gov/142196/using-technology-help-veterans-manage-diabetes/

Giving their all – August 27, 2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NT7t2cPTbvo

Switch from DS Logon to Login.gov or ID.me by September 30 – August 28, 2025

https://news.va.gov/142310/switch-from-ds-logon-login-gov-id-me-sept-30/

Surge events aim to get unsheltered Veterans off the streets. VA’s latest effort to end Veteran homelessness gains momentum with surge events. – August 28, 2025

https://news.va.gov/142213/surge-events-get-unsheltered-vets-off-streets/

Cancer care in every corner of the country. Following cancer diagnosis, Navy Veteran has support in every corner – August 28, 2025

https://news.va.gov/142210/cancer-care-in-every-corner-of-the-country/

Using VA education benefits wisely: A guide to fraud prevention – August 28, 2025

https://news.va.gov/142228/using-va-education-benefits-wisely-a-guide-to-fraud-prevention/

Switch from DS Logon to Login.gov or ID.me by September 30 – August 28, 2025

https://news.va.gov/142310/switch-from-ds-logon-login-gov-id-me-sept-30/

Scammers present ‘persistent threat’ to troops, veterans, expert warns – August 28, 2025

https://www.militarytimes.com/pay-benefits/mil-money/2025/08/28/scammers-present-persistent-threat-to-troops-veterans-expert-warns/

Philly’s birthday bash for the Navy and Marine Corps to be ‘once-in-a-generation’ event – August 28, 2025

https://www.inquirer.com/news/philadelphia/navy-marine-corps-birthday-bash-will-be-generational-event-20250828.html

VA Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance

https://www.va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound/

TOP 12 MILITARY PODCASTS YOU HAVE TO CHECK OUT

https://veteranlife.com/lifestyle/military-podcasts

Top 47 Military Podcasts

https://goodpods.com/leaderboard/top-100-shows-by-category/history/military

Dan Carlin’s Hardcore History®

https://www.dancarlin.com/hardcore-history-series/

Wartime Stories by Luke Lamana

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrJdCKIddUxHExmbMN6gZ9A

Behind the Bastards by Robert Evans

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhY-jXRh7xRA8i2xUfeNiKXBls7tJqFRO

Overmatch by Kevin Owens

https://www.overmatchconsulting.com/

The Jocko Podcast by Jocko Willink

https://jockopodcast.com/

The Asia Chessboard by CSIS

https://www.csis.org/podcasts/asia-chessboard

DAV Podcast by DAV

https://www.dav.org/news-media/podcast/

Shawn Ryan Show by Shawn Ryan

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4pqo9Uoh0WuUKxw0BmaK1yrg9Kd7E4lk

Military OneSource by Bruce Moody

https://www.militaryonesource.mil/all-the-ways/

VA earns top scores in latest CMS hospital ratings report. – August 29, 2025

https://news.va.gov/press-room/va-earns-top-scores-in-latest-cms-hospital-ratings-report/

Veterans find strength, new beginnings at 2025 National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic – August 29, 2025

https://news.va.gov/142372/2025-national-veterans-summer-sports-clinic/

100 pounds and counting! One Veteran’s story of weight loss. MOVE! Program helps Veteran make life-changing transformation – August 29, 2025

https://news.va.gov/142216/100-pounds-counting-veterans-story-weight-loss/

VA end-of-life care honors Veterans and comforts families. Choosing the right place – August 29, 2025

https://news.va.gov/142204/va-end-of-life-care-honors-veterans/

VA Research Wrap Up: New findings on Agent Orange exposure, mobility aids and osteoporosis – August 29, 2025

https://news.va.gov/142334/va-research-wrap-up-exposure-mobility-osteoporosis/

Competitive vs. Noncompetitive Hiring: What’s the difference? And here’s what it means for Veterans. – August 29, 2025

https://news.va.gov/142156/competitive-vs-noncompetitive-hiring-difference/

VA WORKFORCE DASHBOARD – August 29, 2025

https://department.va.gov/employees/wp-content/uploads/sites/63/2025/09/VA-Workforce-Dashboard-Issue-28.pdf

Together We Serve - Veterans Affairs. DMVA And PA Treasury Celebrated National Purple Heart Day With Lost Medal Presentation

https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dmva/monthly-publication/together-we-serve---veterans-affairs

Together We Serve - Veterans Programs and Services. Shapiro Administration Encourages Eligible Veterans In Need To Seek Financial Assistance Through Veterans Temporary Assistance Program

https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dmva/monthly-publication/together-we-serve---veterans-programs-and-services

Together We Serve - Veterans Programs and Services. 101st Birthday Celebrated At Delaware Valley Veterans’ Home

https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dmva/monthly-publication/together-we-serve---veteran-homes

Together We Serve - Veterans Homes. Orange Heart Medal Ceremony Held At Southwestern Veterans’ Center To Honor Nine Residents

https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dmva/monthly-publication/together-we-serve---veteran-homes

Together We Serve - Veterans Homes. Talented Painters At Gino J. Merli Veterans’ Center

https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dmva/monthly-publication/together-we-serve---veteran-homes

Together We Serve - Veterans Homes. Five Veterans At Hollidaysburg Veterans’ Home Receive Special Recognition On Purple Heart Day

https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dmva/monthly-publication/together-we-serve---veteran-homes

Ensuring a smooth relocation and continuity of care with telehealth. Moving made easy – August 30, 2025

https://news.va.gov/142253/smooth-relocation-continuity-care-telehealth/

As one big family driven by hope we can reduce the risk of overdose. Resources to help with overdoses – August 30, 2025

https://news.va.gov/142163/family-driven-by-hope-reduce-risk-of-overdose/

Randy 'Duke' Cunningham, Vietnam War hero convicted of accepting bribes as a congressman, dies at 83 – August 30, 2025

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/randy-duke-cunningham-vietnam-war-hero-convicted-of-accepting-bribes-as-a-congressman-dies-at-83/ar-AA1LwbCp

Jacob Robertson shines at 44th National Veterans Wheelchair Games. Army National Guard Veteran pushing past limits – August 31, 2025

https://news.va.gov/142265/shines-44th-national-veterans-wheelchair-games/

Naloxone outreach widens access, helps save lives. VA expands access to naloxone with automated phone calls to Veterans – August 31, 2025

https://news.va.gov/142170/naloxone-outreach-widens-access-help-save-lives/

How your surroundings support Whole Health. Clear your space, clear your mind – September 1, 2025

https://news.va.gov/142259/how-your-surroundings-support-whole-health/

Veterans share how mental health care shaped who they are now. ‘Every day of my life is better’ – September 1, 2025

https://news.va.gov/142256/veterans-share-mental-health-care-shaped-them/

Save more with your commissary’s September sidewalk sales! – September 1, 2025

https://news.va.gov/142335/save-more-your-commissarys-sept-sidewalk-sales/

Dispatches, Episode 41: Alex Vernon. Here's Episode 41 of “Dispatches,” our video web series. In it, Arts Editor Marc Leepson interviews Alex Vernon, a Distinguished Professor of English at Hendrix College in Arkansas, a 1989 graduate of the U.S. Military Academy who served as a Tank Lieutenant in the Persian Gulf War—and the author or editor of eleven books. They will focus on Professor Vernon’s new book, “Peace is a Shy Thing: The Life and Art of Tim O’Brien,” a brilliant literary biography of the most accomplished and acclaimed Vietnam War veteran writer. – September 1, 2025

https://www.facebook.com/vvaveteran/videos/2294248494326808/

Join Us October 9 - 16 & November 7-11, 2025. Celebrating The Navy and Marine Corps' 250th Anniversary

https://www.homecoming250.org/

Live Whole Health #288: Strengthen your kindness muscles – September 1, 2025

https://news.va.gov/142371/live-whole-health-288-strengthen-your-kindness-muscles/

Innovative SCOUTS program brings care to Veterans’ homes in New Mexico. SCOUTS program helps keep Veterans out of the emergency department. – September 2, 2025

https://news.va.gov/142136/innovative-scouts-program-care-homes-new-mexico/

Veteran sheds pounds with help of TeleMOVE! Veteran adopts a lifestyle change at 77 – September 2, 2025

https://news.va.gov/142262/veteran-sheds-pounds-with-help-of-telemove/

Enter to win franchise license giveaway. PJ's Coffee is giving away a franchise license to one lucky Veteran – September 2, 2025

https://news.va.gov/142352/enter-to-win-franchise-license-giveaway/

Decoding USAJOBS Postings. Navigate your job search with confidence. – September 2, 2025

https://news.va.gov/142337/decoding-usajobs-postings/

Government Contractor Agrees to Pay $3.1 Million to Resolve Alleged Violations of the False Claims Act – September 2, 2025

https://www.justice.gov/usao-id/pr/government-contractor-agrees-pay-31-million-resolve-alleged-violations-false-claims-act

Hinesville Man Convicted at Trial for Threatening to Kill Federal Employees and Americans – September 3, 2025

https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdga/pr/hinesville-man-convicted-trial-threatening-kill-federal-employees-and-americans

Documentation Deficiencies for Electronic Health Record Interface Testing at the Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago – September 3, 2025

https://www.vaoig.gov/reports/management-advisory-memo/documentation-deficiencies-electronic-health-record-interface

Not All VA Disability Compensation Examiners Completed Training Before Providing PACT Act Medical Opinions – September 3, 2025

https://www.vaoig.gov/reports/review/not-all-va-disability-compensation-examiners-completed-training-providing-pact-act

Empowering the spirit to prevent Veteran suicide. New program supports at-risk Veterans – September 3, 2025

https://news.va.gov/142400/empowering-the-spirit-prevent-veteran-suicide/

Veteran with parkinsonism: Telehealth saved my life. Veteran care from home – September 3, 2025

https://news.va.gov/142393/veteran-with-parkinsonism-telehealth-saved-life/

Trump Admin Prosecutes Army Veteran for Protesting Against ICE – September 3, 2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_V1oP6QB_I8

VA to set caps on its workforce, eliminate positions and tighten controls on hiring. The Veterans Affairs Department secretary is creating a new "baseline" that cannot easily be exceeded, according to internal memo. – September 3, 2025

https://www.govexec.com/workforce/2025/09/va-set-caps-its-workforce-eliminate-positions-and-tighten-controls-hiring/407877/

Knowledge is power! Educated women make informed choices. – September 3, 2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVl-nofEp1w

How ATLAS is transforming remote care for Veterans. Veterans helping Veterans – September 4, 2025

https://news.va.gov/142414/atlas-transforming-remote-care-veterans/

Veteran’s journey from Wisconsin fields to Vietnam’s frontlines. A life of service and strength – September 4, 2025

https://news.va.gov/142409/journey-wisconsin-fields-to-vietnam-frontlines/

VA is opening doors for Native Hawaiian Veterans – September 4, 2025

https://news.va.gov/142430/va-is-opening-doors-for-native-hawaiian-veterans/

Facilities Need to Fully Implement VHA’s Strategic Planning and Request Process for Nonexpendable Medical Equipment – September 4, 2025

https://www.vaoig.gov/reports/audit/facilities-need-fully-implement-vhas-strategic-planning-and-request-process

Improved Oversight of VHA’s Nonexpendable Equipment Is Needed – September 4, 2025

https://www.vaoig.gov/reports/audit/improved-oversight-vhas-nonexpendable-equipment-needed

VA hospitals pay for AI weapons scanners testers say are error-prone – September 4, 2025

https://www.militarytimes.com/veterans/2025/09/04/va-hospitals-pay-for-ai-weapons-scanners-testers-say-are-error-prone/

Vietnam Veterans of America and Wreaths Across America. Announce National Partnership to Further Shared Mission of Honoring Vietnam War Veterans

https://vva.org/press-releases/vietnam-veterans-of-america-and-wreaths-across-america-announce-national-partnership/

Vietnam Veterans of America National Convention 2025. WreathsAcrossAmerica.org/radio

https://soundcloud.com/wreathsacrossamericaradio/sets/vietnam-veterans-of-america

US Navy Seabee Museum

https://www.history.navy.mil/content/history/museums/seabee.html

Navy Seabee Foundation

https://www.seabee.org/

VA trainees find growth and opportunity in rural care. Iron Mountain VA leads the way – September 5, 2025

https://news.va.gov/142405/va-trainees-find-growth-opportunity-rural-care/

Honoring Veterans: Air Force Veteran Bob Felts – September 5, 2025

https://news.va.gov/142473/honoring-veterans-air-force-bob-felts/

VA honors last surviving member of historic “Six Triple Eight” Battalion – September 5, 2025

https://news.va.gov/142418/va-honors-last-surviving-six-triple-eight/

VA Research Wrap Up: New findings on TBI, infection control, and massage therapy – September 5, 2025

https://news.va.gov/142441/va-research-wrap-up-new-findings-on-tbi-infection-control-and-massage-therapy/

The Role of Mental Health Care in Whole Health at VA. Healing mind and body – September 5, 2025

https://news.va.gov/142340/role-mental-health-care-whole-health-va/

TALLAHASSEE MAN CHARGED WITH STEALING DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS FUNDS – September 5, 2025

https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndfl/pr/tallahassee-man-charged-stealing-department-veterans-affairs-funds

Your sexual health matters: VA is here for women Veterans. Understanding common concerns – September 6, 2025

https://news.va.gov/142459/your-sexual-health-matters-here-women-veterans/

A Veteran’s journey from Vietnam to the blue line. Motivated by a strong desire to serve – September 6, 2025

https://news.va.gov/142456/veterans-journey-from-vietnam-to-blue-line/

Vigilant VA valet team saves Veteran in distress. Quick actions help save a Veteran’s life – September 7, 2025

https://news.va.gov/142477/vigilant-va-valet-team-saves-veteran-distress/

Vascular surgeons use innovative device for Veteran care. Transforming Veteran’s life – September 7, 2025

https://news.va.gov/142463/vascular-surgeons-use-innovative-device/

Healthy aging for women Veterans: What you can do today for a stronger tomorrow. September is Healthy Aging Month – September 8, 2025

https://news.va.gov/142501/healthy-aging-women-veterans-stronger-tomorrow/

VA expands precision medicine through pharmacogenomics. Genetic insights help tailor care and improve outcomes – September 8, 2025

https://news.va.gov/142488/va-expands-precision-medicine-pharmacogenomics/

Live Whole Health #289: September is National Yoga Awareness Month – September 8, 2025

https://news.va.gov/142495/live-whole-health-289-september-is-national-yoga-awareness-month/

Hiring Veterans: Jobs of the week for Sept. 8, 2025

https://news.va.gov/142539/hiring-veterans-jobs-week-sept-8-2025/

New Horizons Computer Learning Center In Jacksonville And Owner Resolve GI Bill Allegations – September 8, 2025

https://www.justice.gov/usao-mdfl/pr/new-horizons-computer-learning-center-jacksonville-and-owner-resolve-gi-bill

Manage your chronic pain at home – September 8, 2025

https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USVHA/bulletins/3efdca8

The Rural WAVE: establishing relationships. Connecting Veterans through community and adventure – September 9, 2025

https://news.va.gov/142529/the-rural-wave-establishing-relationships/

Rebuilding from Katrina shapes Gulf Coast. 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina – September 9, 2025

https://news.va.gov/142526/rebuilding-from-katrina-shapes-gulf-coast/

VA and the community bring support to Georgia Veterans – September 9, 2025

https://news.va.gov/142455/va-community-bring-support-georgia-veterans/

VA dedicates new Southern Utah National Cemetery - September 10, 2025

https://news.va.gov/press-room/va-dedicates-new-southern-utah-national-cemetery/

The Emergency Department Construction Project at the Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans’ Hospital in San Antonio, Texas, Did Not Follow VA and Industry Equipment Design Standards – September 10, 2025

https://www.vaoig.gov/reports/review/emergency-department-construction-project-audie-l-murphy-memorial-veterans-hospital

Eight Members of the House of Prayer Christian Churches Indicted for Fraud Schemes in Operation “False Profit” – September 10, 2025

https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdga/pr/eight-members-house-prayer-christian-churches-indicted-fraud-schemes-operation-false

Unions urge VA to restore bargaining ahead of deadline. President Trump’s order extending a ban on collective bargaining to additional agencies opened the door for more labor groups to continue representing employees at the Veterans Affairs and Defense departments.

https://www.govexec.com/workforce/2025/09/unions-urge-va-restore-bargaining-ahead-deadline/408029/

Pick to lead VA benefits work faces criticism over reform proposals – September 11, 2025

https://www.militarytimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2025/09/11/pick-to-lead-va-benefits-work-faces-criticism-over-reform-proposals/

Veterans volunteer longer, vote more often than civilian peers: report – September 11, 2025

https://www.militarytimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2025/09/11/veterans-volunteer-longer-vote-more-often-than-civilian-peers-report/

Church leaders charged with swindling millions in military benefits. – September 11, 2025

https://www.militarytimes.com/pay-benefits/2025/09/11/church-leaders-charged-with-swindling-millions-in-military-benefits/

VVA Honors Chairman Mike Bost as 2025 “Legislator of the Year” – September 11, 2025

https://vva.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/PressReleaseNo.25-9.pdf

Veteran Directed Care keeps Veteran at home and comfortable. VDC honors Veteran's wishes for his caregiver – September 13, 2025

https://news.va.gov/142577/veteran-directed-care-keeps-veteran-home/

VVA President Tom Burke to Deliver Veterans Day Keynote at The Wall

https://www.vvmf.org/

Sons and Daughters in Touch at the VVA 2025 National Convention

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PTdygFMTnpE

Make sure your emergency kit is stocked with the items on the checklist

https://www.ready.gov/kit#

VA Telehealth brings care directly to Veterans. The best health care, where you are. – September 14, 2025

https://news.va.gov/142606/va-telehealth-brings-care-directly-to-veterans/

Whole Health helps Marine Veteran find tools to heal. A new tool in the toolbox – September 14, 2025

https://news.va.gov/142586/whole-health-helps-marine-veteran-tools-to-heal/

Women Veterans: You deserve to be safe. Understanding intimate partner violence – September 15, 2025

https://news.va.gov/142615/women-veterans-you-deserve-to-be-safe/

Squeaky clean for surgery success. Meet the Sterile Processing team: health care's hidden heroes – September 15, 2025

https://news.va.gov/142611/squeaky-clean-for-surgery-success/

US Embassy hands over 6 hectares of dioxin-remediated land at Bien Hoa airbase area – September 15, 2025

https://vovworld.vn/en-US/news/us-embassy-hands-over-6-hectares-of-dioxin-remediated-land-at-bien-hoa-airbase-area-1424244.vov

Silent crashes: Hidden toll of brain trauma on naval aviators – September 15, 2025

https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-navy/2025/09/15/silent-crashes-hidden-toll-of-brain-trauma-on-naval-aviators/

Fad or cure? Some veterans question a push for alternative PTSD treatments – September 15, 2025

https://www.stripes.com/veterans/2025-09-15/veterans-question-push-alternative-ptsd-treatments-19102407.html

Hiring Veterans: Jobs of the week for Sept. 15, 2025

https://news.va.gov/142712/hiring-veterans-jobs-week-sept-15-2025/

National Vietnam Veterans Group Names CT Senator Richard Blumenthal ‘Legislator of the Year’ – September 15, 2025

https://ctnewsjunkie.com/2025/09/15/national-veterans-group-names-ct-senator-richard-blumenthal-legislator-of-the-year/

Get free job hunting guidance from mentors at 1,500 companies – September 16, 2025

https://news.va.gov/142525/free-job-guidance-mentors-1500-companies/

The POW/MIA (Prisoner of War/Missing in Action) program seeks the fullest accounting of those still listed as POW/MIA in Southeast Asia and anywhere else, regardless of the conflict from which they went missing or were captured.

https://vva.org/what-we-do/outreach-programs/powmia/

Summary of Fiscal Year 2024 Preaward Audits for Healthcare Resource Proposals from Affiliates – September 16, 2025

https://www.vaoig.gov/reports/review/summary-fiscal-year-2024-preaward-audits-healthcare-resource-proposals-affiliates

What to know about new federal resume requirements. Hint: It’s probably time to revise. – September 16, 2025

https://news.va.gov/142622/what-to-know-new-federal-resume-requirements/

LA VA partners with community groups to aid homeless Veterans. Partnerships and services key to ending Veteran homelessness – September 16, 2025

https://news.va.gov/142687/va-partners-community-groups-homeless-veterans/

Therapy dog and owner provide healing power. Bringing joy to Veterans' lives – September 16, 2025

https://news.va.gov/142652/therapy-dog-and-owner-provide-healing-power/

Understanding and healing after pregnancy or infant loss. A message to women Veterans – September 17, 2025

https://news.va.gov/142706/healing-after-pregnancy-infant-loss/

Veteran’s journey with multiple sclerosis. Courage to cry, strength to carry on – September 17, 2025

https://news.va.gov/142690/veterans-journey-with-multiple-sclerosis/

Veterans Affairs Life Insurance Program tops $2 billion in coverage for service-connected Veterans – September 17, 2025

https://news.va.gov/142642/life-insurance-tops-2-billion-in-coverage/

Beyond crisis response: How Compassionate Contact Corps uses human connection to transform suicide prevention – September 17, 2025

https://news.va.gov/142685/compassionate-contact-corps-suicide-prevention/

Senators seek to make it easier for VA to exhume ‘disgraced’ veterans – September 17, 2025

https://www.militarytimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2025/09/17/senators-seek-to-make-it-easier-for-va-to-exhume-disgraced-veterans/

National Cemetery Administration. Veterans and Families

https://www.cem.va.gov/veterans-and-families/

IG Mason Message: Suicide Prevention Awareness Month – September 18, 2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oqsWxxC1iw

WISE Women: Women Informed, Supported, and Empowered through Menopause – September 18, 2025

https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USVHA/bulletins/3f1c1db

Maximize your VA clinic visit with My HealtheVet. Preparing ahead of time – September 18, 2025

https://news.va.gov/142721/maximize-your-clinic-visit-with-my-healthevet/

Connecting heroes: VetConnect brings vital resources to Veterans. Uniting Veterans with essential resources and support – September 18, 2025

https://news.va.gov/142715/connecting-heroes-vetconnect-resources-veterans/

Informal Conferences offer opportunity to speak directly with claims processors – September 18, 2025

https://news.va.gov/142680/speak-claims-processors-informal-conference/

Mission POWMIA at VVA's 2025 National Convention in New Orleans – September 18, 2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12lhJ3Pk98w

First responder careers at VA. Where courage and caring meet - September 19, 2025

https://news.va.gov/142626/first-responder-careers-at-va/

Find access to stop food insecurity in your community. Resources to help fight hunger and food insecurity. – September 19, 2025

https://news.va.gov/142733/find-access-stop-food-insecurity-your-community/

New Community Residential Care Housing Program to support aging Veterans. Safe, supportive housing for Veterans – September 19, 2025

https://news.va.gov/142726/community-residential-care-housing-program/

VA Research Wrap Up: New findings on suicide risk, brain-computer interfaces and knee pain – September 19, 2025

https://news.va.gov/142839/va-research-wrap-up-suicide-brain-knee-pain/

Shanah Tovah from the National Museum of American Jewish Military History! May the new year, 5786, bring peace, strength, and renewal as we continue to work to preserve and share the contributions of Jewish servicemembers past and present. – September 19, 2025

https://mailchi.mp/nmajmh/roshhashanah5786?e=5fbd657cc7

Veteran in remission thanks to bloodless stem cell transplant. Bloodless stem cell transplant in VA performed - September 20, 2025

https://news.va.gov/142795/remission-thanks-bloodless-stem-cell-transplant/

VA Workforce Dashboard

https://department.va.gov/employees/va-workforce-dashboard/

VA Center for Faith Staff

https://department.va.gov/programs-and-initiatives/faith-based-and-neighborhood-partnerships/other-federal-cfbnp/

How Many Veterans Are in the U.S. in 2023? 🇺🇸 Veteran Population Explained – September 26, 2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bz54jZcGb_8