Veterans and survivors have filed more than 500,000 toxic exposure-related benefits claims under the PACT Act
VA announced that Veterans and their survivors have filed more than 500,000 claims for toxic exposure-related benefits under the PACT Act since President Biden signed it into law Aug. 10, 2022. To date, VA has awarded more than $1 billion in earned benefits to Veterans and survivors who filed PACT Act-related claims.
Budget Cut Proposals Would Hurt Veterans
While the President’s Budget details a plan to honor our country’s sacred obligation to care for America’s Veterans, their families, caregivers, and survivors, the proposal to cut a broad range of critical programs by 22% would threaten critical services for Veterans – both at VA and across the federal government.
Soboba Casino Resort gets boost from solar project
Building on its past success with solar projects at the Soboba Indian Reservation, the Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians has partnered with Scale Microgrids for a project at its Soboba Casino Resort.
Hemet Council member Karlee Meyer passes away
She was the former Hemet mayor and City Council member of District 1 as of 2016, straightforward in her opinions and unmatched service to the community.
VA, NIH launch study of Gulf War Illness
The Department of Veterans Affairs and National Institutes of Health began a joint, five-year study that aims to explain the chronic symptoms of Gulf War Illness. The study may lead to more definitive diagnostic criteria for Gulf War Illness, development of new diagnostic testing, and potential treatments.
