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,…
Learn MoreVeterans 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,…
Learn MoreThis 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…
Learn MoreOver 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…
Learn MoreThe 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…
Learn MoreThis 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…
Learn MoreThis 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…
Learn MoreThe 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,…
Learn MoreIn 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…
Learn MoreThe 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…
Learn MoreThe 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…
Learn MoreThe Veterans Health Administration (VHA) updated its specialty care referral process to improve coordination and scheduling for veterans. While the Referral Coordination Initiative has helped streamline access to specialty care,…
Learn MoreNavigating the benefits available to veterans, their families, and caregivers can feel overwhelming, but the 2025 Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents, and Survivors guide provides clear, up-to-date information on essential…
Learn MoreArtificial intelligence is reshaping the future of precision medicine, offering groundbreaking advancements in mental health and genetics. By analyzing vast datasets, AI can identify patterns that help diagnose conditions like…
Learn MoreThe prevalence of service-connected disabilities among veterans has nearly doubled since 2008, rising from 15% to almost 30% in 2022. Younger veterans, particularly those from the post-9/11 era, are increasingly…
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