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Major Richard Star Act Hits 218 Signatures. Here’s What Happens Next for Combat-Injured Veterans
By Michael Madrid
A House petition for the Major Richard Star Act just hit 218 signatures. Find ou
A 3.6% COLA Increase Is Coming in 2027: How Much Extra Is Hitting Your Paycheck?
By Mickey Addison
The 2027 COLA announced by the federal government on Oct 14, 2026, has impacts o
VA Announces a $150 Million Premium Break With 3 Months of Free VGLI
By Mickey Addison
The VA announced that it is granting Veterans enrolled in VGLI a three-month “ho
VA Urges Veterans Denied Over 1973 Records Fire to File Again, as Agency Streamlines Claims Process
By Mickey Addison
Veterans whose records were lost in the 1973 St Louis warehouse fire now have a
Senator Introduces Bill to Cap VA Recoupment of Separation Pay from Disabled Veterans
By Mickey Addison
Proposed legislation would change how the Department of Veterans Affairs collect
The "Charity" That Turns Veterans Into Money Mules: Inside the Veteran's Support Hub Scam
By Tracy Fuga
AAFES has issued a fraud alert for the "Veteran's Support Hub." Learn how scamme
The 'Veterans Savings Program' Doesn't Exist. Why Won't the Scam Behind It Die?
By Tracy Fuga
Veterans Are Using the GI Bill to Get Paid While in Apprenticeships: Here's How
By Natalie Oliverio
7 Federal Cybersecurity Jobs Veterans Can Apply for Right Now, As the Pentagon Scrambles to Fill 20,000 Roles
By Natalie Oliverio
The Federal Government Is Short on Cyber Defenders, and Veterans Are Being Recruited to Help
By Natalie Oliverio
VA Cracks Down on “Claim Shark” Companies as More Than One Million Claims Flagged for Fraud Patterns
By Natalie Oliverio
DAV’s 2026 Legislative Roadmap Targets Claims Delays and Toxic Exposure Reform