Veterans Law

VA to Extend Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers eligibility for ‘legacy’ Veterans and their family caregivers

September 15, 2022

Yesterday, the Department of Veterans Affairs submitted to the Federal Register an interim final rule that will extend Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers eligibility for certain Veterans and their family caregivers through Sept. 30, 2025. Read more from the VA: Read More

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VA awards more than $130M in new grant funding to help homeless Veterans and their family members find stable housing

September 13, 2022

On Sept. 13, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced that it awarded $137 million in grants through VA’s Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program to help Veterans who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless and their families. Read more from the VA: Read More

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VA will offer abortion counseling and – in certain cases – abortions to pregnant Veterans and VA beneficiaries

September 2, 2022

Last night, the Department of Veterans Affairs submitted to the Federal Register an interim final rule that will allow VA to provide access to abortion counseling and – in certain cases – abortions to pregnant Veterans and VA beneficiaries. Specifically, VA will provide access to abortions when the life or health of the pregnant Veteran…

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VA national cemeteries call on volunteers to participate in National Day of Service

August 31, 2022

VA national cemeteries are looking for volunteers to participate in the Sept. 9 National Day of Service to honor those who served in the nation’s armed forces in the 21 years since 9/11. Read more from the VA: Read More

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VA releases whole health approach to Long COVID

August 30, 2022

This month, the Department of Veterans Affairs published ‘Whole Heath System Approach to Long COVID’ – a guidebook for caring for Veterans with Long COVID. Read more from the VA: Read More

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VA extends temporary hardship suspension for benefit debts

August 29, 2022

The Department of Veterans Affairs is extending our financial hardship suspension on benefit debts, meaning that Veterans who request assistance will not have to pay benefit debts until Dec. 31. Read more from the VA: Read More

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Statement by Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough

August 12, 2022

Statement by Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough Read more from the VA: Read More

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Statement from VA Secretary Denis McDonough on the signing of the PACT Act

August 10, 2022

‘The PACT Act is a historic new law that will help VA deliver for millions of Veterans – and their survivors – by empowering us to presumptively provide care and benefits to Vets suffering from more than 20 toxic exposure-related conditions. It will also bring generations of Veterans into VA health care, which will improve…

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Statement from VA Secretary Denis McDonough on the PACT Act

August 3, 2022

‘Veterans who were exposed to toxic fumes while fighting for our country are American heroes, and they deserve world-class care and benefits for their selfless service. The bipartisan PACT Act will help VA deliver for those Veterans-and their survivors-by empowering us to presumptively provide care and benefits to Vets suffering from more than 20 toxic…

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VA awards $431 million in grants to help at-risk Veterans and their families

August 1, 2022

On Aug. 1, the Department of Veterans Affairs awarded $431 million in grants to 258 non-profit organizations across the nation to help homeless and at-risk Veterans and their families. Read more from the VA: Read More

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