News VA now processing all PACT Act claims The Department of Veterans Affairs will begin processing PACT Act benefit claims for all veterans and their survivors. Dec 29, 2022 Dec 29, 2022
News American Legion welcomes ‘victories for veterans’ in budget agreement The Consolidated Appropriations Act for Fiscal 2023 designates an annual Buddy Check week, expansion of VA health care to all World War II veterans and an extension of the Special Immigrant Visa program for our Afghan allies. Dec 23, 2022 Dec 23, 2022
News Legion to HVAC: Expanding VA Home Loan Guaranty benefit a ‘thank you’ for service Veterans Employment & Education Division Director Joseph Sharpe testifies before House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Dec 15, 2022 Dec 15, 2022
News Legion leads call for fixing GI benefits for Guard, Reserves American Legion among VSOs pushing Congress to approve legislation that would allow those activated to accrue eligibility during that time. Dec 14, 2022 Dec 14, 2022
News VA begins processing PACT Act claims for eligible terminally ill veterans Claims processing began Dec. 12; all other PACT Act claims will begin being processed Jan. 1, 2023. Dec 12, 2022 Dec 12, 2022
News VA hosting 90-plus events across the nation Dec. 10-17 to share PACT Act information Week of Action events will take place in all 60 states to spread the word about new health care and benefits available to veterans and survivors. Dec 09, 2022 Dec 09, 2022