Category Archives: VA Disability
Will I Lose My Home After Cuts to VA Benefits?
Many veterans today rely on something called the “Veterans Assistance Partial Claim Payment” program, which provides relief for those struggling to pay their mortgage installments. This program has proven incredibly controversial, especially after being shut down and replaced in 2022. Now, the situation has spiraled completely out of control to the point where veterans… Read More »
Suicide Rate Drops in 2024 for US Service Members
The most recent data from the Pentagon shows that the suicide rate for US service members dropped in 2024. This is encouraging news, although each suicide among service members or veterans is unacceptable. If you are struggling with suicidal ideations, you deserve access to effective mental health treatment. If you cannot access this treatment,… Read More »
Lawmaker Suggests Using AI for Veteran Suicide Prevention
As the government seemingly cuts funding to mental health treatment for veterans, some lawmakers are suggesting the VA fill the gap with artificial intelligence (AI). Could an AI chatbot really replace a human therapist or counselor? How effective can AI be in suicide prevention? If you need help accessing mental health treatment and you’re… Read More »
VA Attempts to Make it Easier for Rural Veterans to Access Healthcare
One of the most pressing issues facing rural veterans today is access to healthcare. Some veterans prefer to live in rural locations, while others relocate after being priced out of metropolitan neighborhoods. Whatever the case may be, these veterans deserve just as much access to healthcare as those in big cities. The VA is… Read More »
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 »