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VR&E Benefits Freeze Due to VA Shutdown: What Chapter 31 Graduates Can Do Right Now
Thousands of veterans just finished school through VA’s Chapter 31 Voc Rehab program—only to find their job-search payments frozen during the government shutdown. VA-accredited attorney Benjamin Krause breaks down why VR&E payments stopped, how much money is on the line, and the exact steps you can take right now to protect your benefits. Read more in our latest report on how the shutdown deepened the VA’s growing VR&E backlog.
Veterans Arrested in ICE-Raid Protests: Where Policy, Civil Rights and Service Intersect
When veterans protest, America tends to pay attention — and for good reason. Their voices carry the weight of service, sacrifice, and citizenship. So when…
Government Shutdown Freezes VR&E: Over 10,000 Veterans Waiting as Counselors Furloughed
Imagine this: you’ve waited months for approval under Veteran Readiness & Employment (VR&E). You finally get your training plan approved, register for classes, and start…
VA Disability Payment Bumps + What Rate Increases Mean for Veterans
Even a modest raise can make a difference when you’re stretching every dollar. In 2026, veterans receiving disability compensation will see their monthly benefits go…
Veterans Groups Push Back After Washington Post Report on Disability Fraud
A recent Washington Post investigation exposed alleged abuse within the VA’s $193 billion disability compensation system — and triggered a fierce backlash from veterans service…
Government Shutdown and VA: Which Services Are Safe, Which Face Suspension
When talk of a government shutdown hits the headlines, veterans often brace for impact — wondering if their benefits, healthcare, and services could be disrupted….
VA to Open New $44.5M Clinic in Round Rock, Texas — What This Means for Access
For veterans in Central Texas, relief may finally be on the horizon. The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced plans to build a $44.5 million…
Setting the Record Straight: What The Washington Post Got Wrong About Veterans
The Washington Post accused veterans of exploiting the VA system. Attorney Benjamin Krause reveals the truth behind that claim—and how paywalled journalism distorted the story of toxic exposure and real veteran struggles.
House Passes 14 Veteran Bills — How Media And Podcasts Are Telling the Story
It’s not often that Capitol Hill agrees on much these days. But when it comes to veterans, momentum is building. This summer, the U.S. House…
Scored Out: Veteran Podcasters Sound the Alarm
When the VA quietly began stripping anti-discrimination language — removing protections for things like political beliefs, marital status, and gender identity — most Americans didn’t…
When a Podcast Becomes a Megaphone: “Eye on Veterans” and the Stories We Don’t Hear
If you think you’ve heard all the veteran-healthcare stories already — think again. Eye on Veterans, hosted by Navy vet–turned–journalist Phil Briggs, has become something…
Veterans News: House Passes 14 Bills to Increase VA Healthcare & Benefits Outreach
In a sweeping bipartisan move, the House of Representatives has passed 14 veterans’ bills aimed at modernizing healthcare delivery, expanding benefits, and safeguarding the VA’s…