Tag: veterancommunity
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Gigantic Win for Veterans: VA Backs Down on Rating Rule
The Department of Veterans Affairs released the interim rule on disability ratings in mid-February. Within days, veteran organizations, lawmakers, and nearly 20,000 individuals mobilized in opposition. Even bigger news than the VA backlog returning to pre-pandemic levels: a major development in how the Department of Veterans Affairs evaluates disability compensation ratings. In mid-February 2026, the…
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VA Backlog Nears Pre-Pandemic Levels — But Questions Remain
Reducing the backlog has been a top priority, and while the numbers are improving, questions remain about how policy changes and new rules could impact veterans whose conditions are managed through medication. Many are watching closely — and speaking up. Listen to us live monthly: Join the MIL2VET live stream the last Wednesday of every…
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Washington State’s Global War on Terror Memorial Bill Deserves a Vote
By Chris Elder (02/16/2026) House Bill 2514 — the proposal to establish a Global War on Terror memorial on the Washington State Capitol campus — is currently sitting in the House Rules Committee. For it to move forward, it must be advanced for a full vote of the Washington State House. If it does not,…
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Service Didn’t End When the Uniform Came Off
Service Didn’t End When the Uniform Came Off Every Tuesday morning in Monroe, Washington, a group gathers outside the local library for something more immediate than books — food. Among the volunteers is Army veteran Ben Linsenmann, who now serves his community by helping distribute rescued groceries to families across Snohomish County. For Linsenmann, the…
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EvCC’s Veterans Club Hosts Veterans
Everett Community College’s Veteran Resource Center hosts a Veterans Day event. See the full video at The Clipper