By Joe Meyers in the Palm Beach Post

States acting unilaterally to undercut what would logically appear to fall under federal jurisdiction seems to be all the rage these days.

By Wes Martin in Townhall

One of America’s longest running inside-the-beltway battles on domestic policy took a turn for the better last month with the American Legion showing leadership among Veteran Service Organizations (VSOs) over who can help millions of veterans file disability claims.

By David Cook in Stars and Stripes

Disabled veterans are not stupid. Why are some members of Congress and even some Veteran Service Organizations acting like they are?

By Donald Logar in The Defense Post

Veterans should be able to easily and quickly access benefits, yet since 2019, there have been concerted efforts in Washington to complicate the VA claims process.

By Scott Brown in New Hampshire Union Leader

DOING RIGHT by America’s veterans requires providing more freedom and flexibility for their health care options. Unfortunately, some in Congress, including U.S. Representative Chris Pappas (D-NH), are moving in the opposite direction and pushing misguided legislation that would restrict rather than expand veteran choice.

By Craig DeRoche in The Detroit News

Michigan is blessed to have some of the most patriotic Americans in the country call our state home. More than 532,000 veterans live in the Wolverine State, and as one of the top 20 destinations for military retirees in the country we should pride ourselves on the community that heroes who served our country have chosen to build here.

Louisiana US Senator John Kennedy Press Release

WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) today introduced the Preserving Lawful Utilization of Services (PLUS) for Veterans Act of 2023 to help veterans access the greatest benefits from the Department of Veteran’s Affairs (VA) health care system by preserving their right to work with private groups when filing claims.

By Roger Champ in Stars & Stripes

When we look back on our nation's history, our gaze often falls upon the conflicts we've weathered.

BY PRESTON MCLAUGHLIN IN THE HILL

As the national debt ceiling negotiations in Washington reached a fever pitch again this year, health care for veterans took center stage.

By George Landrith in Townhall

There have been long standing problems and challenges for many of our nation’s veterans obtaining needed VA benefits. These veterans — brave and patriotic men and women — have sacrificed much for our country, and we owe them the highest levels of care and support upon returning to civilian life.

By Hon. Michael P. Flanagan in the Illinois Review.

The numbers of veterans in need and eligible for veterans’ benefits is at the highest level since the Vietnam Era, and growing daily.

Former Congressman Lincoln Davis in the Boston Herald

When I served in Congress during the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, reforming the Veterans Administration was a hot button issue. It still is.

Retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel and COO of Veterans Guardian William Taylor in Stars and Stripes

We have a serious problem in this country when it comes to caring for our veterans when they return from war. As a veteran myself who has gone through the disability benefits process, I know this firsthand.

Former Congressman Ryan Costello in the Washington Examiner

Over the past decade, Congress has made significant strides in protecting our veterans. As a former member of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs , it was my job to help develop legislation aimed at supporting our veterans and provide oversight of the executive branch, specifically the Department of Veterans Affairs.