State veterans cemeteries get $80 million in grants

State veterans cemeteries receive grants for improvement, expansion

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Certain state veterans cemeteries across the country received nearly $80 million in grants in 2025 from the VA to make improvements. The department has strived to establish a veterans cemetery close to where almost every American veteran resides to improve burial options. Currently, just under 94% of veterans nationwide have “reasonable access,” meaning about 77 million veterans live within 75 miles of a veterans cemetery.

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Suicide prevention for troops and veterans: what exists, what works, and what still falls short

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Suicide remains one of the most serious challenges facing service members and veterans. Veterans die by suicide at a higher rate than the general population, a disparity that has persisted despite years of federal attention and investment. Stigma, fear of professional consequences, and concerns about confidentiality continue to discourage help-seeking, particularly among active-duty personnel. Lawmakers and advocates have also questioned whether federal prevention funding consistently produces measurable results.

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Iraq War veteran seeks Purple Heart medal more than 20 years after deployment

An Iraq War veteran has petitioned the Army, claiming it failed to award him the Purple Heart for combat-related injuries suffered more than 20 years ago. Stephen J. Froom, a former military police soldier, argued in a petition to the Army Review Boards Agency that the military failed to consider his injuries and act to award him the Purple Heart in multiple instances. Froom has a 100% VA disability rating. He was diagnosed with PTSD, two traumatic brain injuries, a shrapnel wound, and other injuries.

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Is there a BPD VA rating? VA disability for personality disorders explained

Personality disorders are long-term patterns of mood and behavior that affect the person’s ability to function and interact with others. Veterans with borderline personality disorder, paranoid personality disorder, narcissistic personality disorder, and other personality disorders may believe their condition is service connected, but current case law complicates getting disability for these conditions. We explain.

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RoundUp® Weed Killer lawsuit

For decades, the makers of RoundUp® weed killer marketed the product to American homeowners as a quick, easy, and safe solution for controlling broadleaf weeds. However, recent studies have linked this widely used product to serious health problems, including non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. If RoundUp exposure led you or a loved one to develop non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, you may be eligible to join this lawsuit.