Navigation On May 2, 2025, the VA revealed a reorganization of survivors assistance programs, including the establishment of an outreach team to help families of deceased veterans navigate the VA’s bureaucracy. The VA also plans ongoing improvements to “increase automation that will expedite survivors’ claims” in the coming months. VA Secretary Doug Collins indicates that these […]
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Supreme Court Victory in Soto v United States Expands Retroactive Combat-Related Special Compensation
On June 12, 2025, the United States Supreme Court handed combat-wounded veterans a sweeping victory in Soto v. United States, striking down the government’s practice of limiting retroactive Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC) to six years. Writing for a unanimous Court, Justice Clarence Thomas held that nothing in the CRSC statute authorizes a time bar; therefore, […]
New Bill Would Expand Benefits for Veterans who Served at K2 in Uzbekistan
Representative Mark Green has introduced a new bipartisan bill entitled the K2 Veterans Total Coverage Act of 2025 which would establish additional presumption of service connection for certain diseases and cancers for Veterans who suffered exposure at the K2 base in Uzbekistan. K2 is a former Soviet base turned CIA black site and U.S. Military […]
Possible Bill to Cover “Forever Chemicals” Coming Soon?
I’ve written before about some of the gaps in recognition under the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our Promises to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act (PACT Act). Now, a new bill has been introduced to hopefully cover some of those gaps. The bill, titled “Veterans Exposed to Toxic PFAS Act,’’ or the ‘‘VET PFAS Act,” […]
Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act
The Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act of November 19, 2024 is a legislative proposal aimed at enhancing healthcare and benefits for U.S. veterans. The bill focuses on improving access to medical care, modernizing benefits programs, and expanding support services for veterans and their families. Key provisions include: Healthcare Improvements: Expanding access […]