#Veterans #DisabilityBenefits #VAPolicy
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VA benefits update after backlash to rule change
The VA is expected to formally rescind its controversial rule change that required veterans' disability benefits to be based on function while on medication, instead of their underlying disability.
#VeteransAffairs #DisabilityBenefits #ClaimsProcessing
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VA announces major milestone for veterans' benefits
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced a major milestone affecting benefits for Veterans. In a press release issued on February 23, 2026, it reported that the backlog of disability compensation and pension benefit claims has been reduced by 63 percent since last year and is now below 100,000.
#VeteransBenefits #DisabilityRights #VAPolicy
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Trump official updates veterans on changes to benefits
Veterans Affairs Deputy Secretary Paul Lawrence provided an update on what veterans can expect regarding a previously proposed rule change to their disability benefits, telling reporters on Sunday during a news conference the agency will not be implementing it after widespread criticism from veterans and veteran advocates.
#VeteranSupport #DisabilityCompensation #MentalHealthAwareness
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Trump Wants Veterans to Lose Benefits As Soon As Their PTSD Symptoms Are Treated. There's One Problem With That.
Research shows that disability compensation is crucial for veterans with mental health conditions, as it provides stability and resources to manage their injuries, with denial of benefits leading to higher rates of poverty and homelessness, highlighting the importance of recognizing the permanent loss of quality of life incurred by veterans.
#Veterans #DisabilityCompensation #VARuleChange
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VA changes rule for veterans' benefits
A new VA rule change has some veterans up in arms over how their disability compensation will now be calculated.
The Department of Veterans Affairs implemented a new rule that stipulates that disability levels will be based on how well veterans function while on medication, instead of the underlying disability or injury itself.
#VeteransRights #SecondAmendment #FiduciaryProgram
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Trump VA Ends Reporting Veterans to NICS for Simply Using a Fiduciary
On February 17, 2026, President Trump's Department of Veteran's Affairs announced it is ending the decades-old practice of reporting veterans to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) for using a fiduciary.
#Benghazi #Veterans #Terrorism
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American wounded in Benghazi -- and still carrying 16 pieces of...
A retired Marine vet who fought off Islamic militants during the siege of the US diplomatic compound in Benghazi, Libya, cheered the capture of one of the attackers who led the fatal assault.
#Veterans #TaxCredit #California
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Over 1 million veterans get new tax benefit
The Golden State's $20,000 state income tax credit for retired service members arrives just as Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom signed a consumer protection law on Tuesday aimed at curbing fraud targeting veterans in the federal benefits system.
#Immigration #Veterans #DueProcess
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Georgia army veteran deported to Jamaica after routine traffic stop speaks out on ICE detention, systemic failures
A Georgia Army veteran who spent nearly five decades in the United States was deported to Jamaica following a routine traffic stop, and now he's sharing his story in hopes of sparking change for others in similar situations.
#Naloxone #Veterans #OpioidCrisis
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Veterans can easily buy naloxone at CVS but not at the VA. A bipartisan bill wants to change that.
More access to naloxone has helped drive a national decline in opioid-related deaths.
Military veterans may be able to buy naloxone over the counter at CVS or Walgreens, but not at their local VA clinic.
#MentalHealthAwareness #VeteranSupport #BirdwatchingArt
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Jerusalem doctor uses bird photos to comfort PTSD and elderly patients
Cherness hopes the exhibition will raise awareness about mental health issues and the ongoing struggles faced by veterans of the security forces, emphasizing the importance of support and care for those in need.
#MedalOfHonor #Heroism #Veterans
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White House approves Medal of Honor for fallen Army Staff Sgt Michael Ollis after years-long push
Medal of Honor recipient Ret. Army Captain William Swensen discusses being honored at the White House and the opening of the National Medal of Honor museum on 'The Story.
