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2025 Acts Affecting Veterans and the Military

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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State Laws and Legislation Concerning the Upkeep...

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 Benefits & Services

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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VA Health Care: Information on Medical Foster...

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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Health Care Benefits Overview

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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Military Discharge: Actions Needed to Help Ensure...

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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Executive Order 14317: Creating Schedule G in the...

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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50 Years of the American Housing Survey:...

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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Caregiving: HHS Should Clarify When Youth May...

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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The Invisible Enemy

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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Executive Order 14296: Keeping Promises to...

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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Veterans Benefits: More Thorough Planning Needed...

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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Providing Supplemental Remedies for Service...

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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Health Artifact and Image Management Solution...

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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Veteran Healthcare: Actions Needed to Improve the...

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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