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Congress finalizes sweeping veterans policy bill
…numerous provisions that have been long-standing legislative priorities for DAV, among the many measures to provide support to the veteran community. The legislation includes 22 key provisions from the Deborah…
Easing the burden of burn pits
Crucial DAV-backed legislation would extend relief to veterans suffering from burn pit exposure For too many veterans living with the long-term health consequences of exposure to toxic burn pits, care…
Increasing veterans benefits for survivors
…military service would receive long-overdue updates and expansion if DAV-backed bipartisan legislation is signed into law. H.R. 3402/S. 976, The Caring for Survivors Act of 2021, would increase Dependency and…
Detecting breast cancer earlier
Bipartisan legislation would expand and improve breast cancer screening for women veterans The number of breast cancer diagnoses among middle-aged women veterans enrolled in VA health care increased five times…
Taking the fight to Washington
…4 to push comprehensive toxic exposure legislation. Comedian Jon Stewart stood alongside DAV to push for expanded health care, benefits for veterans affected by toxic exposure Comedian and TV show…
DAV recognizes exceptional veterans advocates
…ranking member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, he has strongly advocated for legislation to modernize the VA claims and appeals process and fought to improve VA educational benefits for…
DAV backs bills to revamp military sexual assault claims process
…those impacted by MST and incorporating that feedback into legislation.” Among other changes, the legislation would codify evidentiary standards within the review process, improve outreach and communication with veterans regarding…
Here’s what’s inside the largest veterans toxic exposure bill ever
Veterans exposed to harmful substances will find it easier to receive their earned benefits now that the largest and most comprehensive toxic exposure legislation ever is now law. Signed by…
Congress Pushes VA to Research Medical Marijuana for PTSD
…reduces or increases the use of addictive and potentially deadly opiates, benzodiazepines and other medications. In addition to pain and post-traumatic stress disorder, the legislation would require the VA to…
Ending the Wait
…90 years, MOAA has supported legislation that benefits the uniformed services community and has remained equally vigilant when fighting to stop legislation that threatens our livelihood. Sign up for MOAA’s…
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