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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently announced a temporary expansion of burial benefits for certain Veterans, marking a significant change aimed at better honoring those …
VA Expands Burial Benefits for Veterans Receiving Hospice Care at Home Read More
JONESTOWN, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro and Adjutant General John Pippy officially opened Pennsylvania’s first state-funded Veterans’ Outreach Center last week in Lickdale, marking a significant step toward improving services …
Shapiro Administration Opens First State Veterans’ Outreach Center in Lickdale Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Labor has announced the allocation of more than $60 million in grants aimed at supporting veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Administered …
U.S. Department of Labor Awards $60 Million to Support Homeless Veterans Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced a historic achievement in fiscal year 2025, processing over 2 million disability benefits claims for Veterans at an unprecedented …
VA Sets Record with Over 2 Million Disability Claims Processed in FY 2025 Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed an expansion of the Defense Department‘s SkillBridge program to bolster support for the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Immigration and Customs …
SkillBridge Expansion Empowers Veterans to Secure Borders and Careers! Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced $42 million in grants for eligible organizations to help homeless Veterans and those at risk with legal services.
$42 Million in Grants to Support Homeless Veterans with Legal Services Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced a significant milestone for its Health and Benefits mobile app, which has now been downloaded over 3 million …
Over 3 Million Downloads: VA’s Life-Changing App Revolutionizes Support for Veterans Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — State Representative Chris Pielli, D-Chester, has taken a decisive step in advocating for medically retired veterans by advancing House Resolution 234. The resolution, which calls on Congress …
Fighting for Our Heroes: The Urgent Push to Secure Full Benefits for Medically Retired Veterans Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced a significant milestone in reducing its disability claims backlog, which has dropped below 200,000 for the first time since March …
VA Reduces Disability Claims Backlog to Lowest Levels Since 2023 Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has unveiled plans to distribute $52.5 million in grants to community-based organizations dedicated to preventing Veteran suicide or providing emergency clinical …
VA Announces $52.5 Million in Grants to Boost Veteran Suicide Prevention Efforts Read More