Veteran and Military News: Week in Review June 18, 2025

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 White House strongly pushed back against reporting that alleged new VA hospitals might restrict care based on personal demographics, calling the story “totally false” and denying any such policy tied to an executive order.
🔗 Read the full article – The Hill

🔐 MST Survivors Push for Expanded VA Access

Veterans advocates are urging Congress to pass legislation that would expand healthcare access and VA benefits for survivors of military sexual trauma (MST). They warn that fear of retaliation continues to silence many victims.
🔗 Read the full article – Stars and Stripes

💼 Legal Fight Escalates Over Unaccredited VA Claims Consultants

The battle over who can help veterans file disability claims is intensifying. Advocates aiming to regulate or ban unaccredited claims consultants are facing roadblocks in court and Congress, despite concerns over predatory fees.
🔗 Read the full article – The War Horse

🚨 LA Protests Disrupt Care for Hundreds of Veterans

Protests in Los Angeles this week led to over 600 appointment cancellations at a major VA clinic. Officials are urging local leaders to improve security and prevent further interruptions to veterans’ medical services.
🔗 Read the full article – Military Times

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