Monthly Archives: July 2026
The Richard Star Act: Could It Finally Provide Injured Veterans With Retirement Benefits?
One might assume that if a military service member suffers an injury that forces them to retire early, the US military and the VA would “have their back.” You would expect that injured soldier to receive full retirement pay in addition to normal disability compensation. However, this is not the case. As many retired… Read More »
Lawmakers Wonder Why VA Doctors Haven’t Received Raises
During the Biden Administration, lawmakers signed the Dole Act into law, giving the VA the legal authority to increase its doctors’ wages by a significant degree. Years later, the VA has yet to take any real steps toward exercising this authority. Wages for VA doctors remain capped, and this is causing lawmakers to publicly… Read More »
VA Successfully Reduces Its Claim Backlog
On April 15th, 2026, Stars and Stripes reported that the VA had successfully reduced its backlog of claims by a significant degree. Although the VA has faced criticism in recent years and months for various issues (particularly staffing cuts), this development should provide veterans across the country with more optimism. If you are struggling… Read More »
VA Encourages Veterans With Neurological Conditions to Come Forward
In late 2025, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) finally recognized Gulf War Syndrome as a legitimate medical disorder. Although the VA has accepted disability claims based on Gulf War Syndrome since the 90s, many veterans struggling with this issue struggle to receive recognition and fair benefits. In April of 2026, Stars… Read More »
Veterans Employed by the Federal Government Become More Vulnerable to Job Cuts
Veterans often gain important job security after leaving military service, but a new federal rule could make these individuals more vulnerable to layoffs in the future. This is something that has gained the attention of the veteran community across the country, and many are shocked to hear that the protections they were promised may… Read More »
Lawmakers Want to Make Gun Rights Permanent for Veterans Who Have Money Managers
In February of 2026, Stars and Stripes reported that the VA was finally ending a three-decade policy of denying gun rights to veterans who struggled to manage their own finances without assistance. Months later, a lawmaker is warning that these new gun rights may not be as permanent as many realize. If you believe… Read More »