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Warrior to Soul Mate

February 16, 2026
Women Veterans Alliance
Warrior to Soul Mate

Strengthening Veteran Relationships   What is W2SM? The Warrior to Soul Mate (W2SM) program is a practical, skills-based educational program designed by the VA to help Veteran couples strengthen their relationships. It is not couples therapy, but an intensive, interactive training delivered in a supportive, small-group setting. Using applied learning in intimate relationship skills, W2SM […]

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VA PACT Act Dashboard – Issue 47

April 3, 2025
Women Veterans Alliance
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

The PACT Act is a law that expands VA health care and benefits for Veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances. The PACT Act adds to the list of health conditions we assume (or “presume”) are caused by exposure to these substances. This law helps us provide generations of Veterans — […]

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2025 VA Disability Pay Schedule

January 16, 2025
Women Veterans Alliance
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

When Do Veterans Receive 2025 VA Disability Payments? VA disability benefits are paid out on the first business day of the month. If the first business day falls on a weekend or holiday, payments are made on the last business day of the prior month. The 2025 VA payment schedule is as follows: January – Friday, […]

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PACT Act Dashboard

December 11, 2024
Women Veterans Alliance
PACT Act Performance Dashboard

The PACT Act is a law that expands VA health care and benefits for Veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances. The PACT Act adds to the list of health conditions we assume (or “presume”) are caused by exposure to these substances. This law helps us provide generations of Veterans — […]

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VA & DOD Enhance Access for Veterans & Caregivers to Installations

November 20, 2024
Women Veterans Alliance
Department of VA

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nov. 15, 2024   VA and DOD announce updates to improve Veteran and caregiver access to installations  WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense (DOD) announced an improved installation access process for Veterans and eligible caregivers for medical appointments, shopping, and certain morale, welfare, and recreation […]

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VA to review possible service connection between PFAS exposure and kidney cancer

September 27, 2024
Women Veterans Alliance
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Sept. 25, 2024 VA to review possible service connection between PFAS exposure and kidney cancer  WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced that it will conduct a scientific assessment to determine if there is a relationship between per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) exposure during military service and kidney cancer among […]

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VA Makes Tele-Emergency Care Available Nationwide

September 26, 2024
Women Veterans Alliance
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Sept. 26, 2024  VA makes tele-emergency care available nationwide, offering Veterans more virtual care options  WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced that tele-emergency care (tele-EC) is now available nationwide, a step that increases timely access to virtual emergency care options for Veterans enrolled in VA health care. This expansion of […]

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