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Connecticut’s 2025 legislative session brought a wide range of changes that expand support for veterans and servicemembers across benefits, healthcare, education, and public services. The new acts strengthen property tax…

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States take varied but intentional approaches to honoring veterans buried outside dedicated veterans cemeteries. Many laws require towns or counties to fund upkeep, appoint veterans’ grave officers, or partner with…

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Veterans and their families have access to an extensive network of benefits designed to support every stage of life—from education and employment to healthcare and housing. This guide connects Michigan…

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As the veteran population ages, the demand for in-home long-term care is growing rapidly, and VA’s Medical Foster Home Program is one way the agency is responding. In these homes,…

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The 2025 VA Health Care Benefits Overview helps Veterans, families, and caregivers understand who’s eligible, what’s covered, and how to enroll in VA health care. It explains priority groups, copayments,…

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Veterans seeking to upgrade their military discharge status often face inconsistent decisions depending on their branch of service. Although the Department of Defense requires “liberal consideration” for cases involving PTSD,…

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This Executive Order has established Schedule G in the federal excepted service, filling a long-standing gap for noncareer, policy-making and policy-advocating roles subject to presidential transition. This move aims to…

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Over the past 50 years, the American Housing Survey has captured dramatic shifts in how Americans live. Household sizes have decreased, family compositions have diversified, and the population of older…

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The GAO reviewed how the Department of Veterans Affairs manages its healthcare providers’ professional credentials and found notable weaknesses. Thousands of providers had expired or potentially invalid licenses, which could…

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This quick-look report explores the deep psychological and spiritual wounds known as moral injury (MI) experienced by SOF personnel. Unlike PTSD, which is driven by fear, MI arises from events…

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This executive order establishes the National Center for Warrior Independence to provide housing, care, and support services for homeless veterans, starting with a major redevelopment of the West Los Angeles…

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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) accredits representatives to assist veterans with benefit claims, but oversight gaps remain. While VA has policies in place and generally follows them, its Accreditation,…

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In April 2025, the Secretary of Defense issued a directive to provide supplemental remedies for service members and veterans negatively affected by the now-defunct COVID-19 vaccine mandate. The Department of…

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The Health Artifact and Image Management Solution (HAIMS) is a behind-the-scenes powerhouse connecting healthcare data across the Department of Defense and VA. With access to over 100 million images and…

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The GAO report highlights critical challenges in the Veterans Health Administration’s Foreign Medical Program. Over the past several years, claim reimbursements for veterans receiving healthcare abroad have surged, yet inefficiencies…

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