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Week in Review June 18, 2025 This week’s roundup features key updates and stories on veterans' affairs, national legislation, policy changes, and events. We've gathered these highlights from sources across the country to keep you  ⚖️ Supreme Court: Retroactive Payments Owed to Some Combat-Injured Veterans Thousands of combat-wounded veterans may now qualify for additional back pay under Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC) . The Supreme Court unanimously ruled that federal limits placed on past CRSC payouts were improper, opening the door for retroactive benefits. 🔗 Read the full article – Military Times 📉 VA, DoD Job Cuts Move Ahead in House Budget Plan House budget bills are advancing that would support workforce reductions at both the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Pentagon . These cuts come as part of broader Republican-led federal spending proposals. 🔗 Read the full article – Military.com 🏥 White House Disputes VA Care Restrictions Report The ...

Week in Review June 26, 2025 This week’s roundup features key updates and stories on veterans' affairs, national legislation, policy changes, and events. We've gathered these highlights from sources across the country to keep you  🏛️ House Approves $435B VA Budget Plan for FY2026 The House has passed a proposed $435.3 billion budget for the Department of Veterans Affairs for fiscal year 2026, signaling a major funding boost despite partisan debate. 🔗 Read the full article – Military Times 🧾 Army Veteran Tapped to Lead VA Benefits Office Karen Brazell, a longtime VA advisor and Army veteran, has been nominated to oversee the Veterans Benefits Administration , which manages over $189 billion in support for nearly six million beneficiaries . 🔗 Read the full article – Military.com 📈 VA Processes 2 Million Disability Claims Faster Than Ever VA officials announced a milestone: more than 2 million disability claims have been processed this fiscal year , marking the fa...