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More female veterans than ever are getting disability benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, including over 3,200 women in Connecticut.
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Military veterans who were exposed to dangerous chemicals can now directly enroll in VA health care without first applying for benefits, eight years earlier than the 2022 PACT Act originally called for. U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) called the move "simple justice."
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A group of transgender veterans has sued the Department of Veterans Affairs over its unfulfilled promise to provide and pay for gender-affirming surgery. Two years ago, federal officials announced a policy reversal, allowing transgender veterans to undergo the procedure through the VA. But the agency still hasn’t followed through, and veterans say they’re tired of waiting.
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Ahead of Veterans Day, U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand of NY urged veterans to get their applications in — and to reapply if they were denied in the past. She says as many as 3 million might be missing out on VA benefits through the PACT Act.
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The federal lawsuit seeks upgraded discharges for more than 30,000 former service members.
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U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut introduced new legislation in the Senate that could begin to reverse dishonorable discharges U.S. veterans received for being LGBTQIA+.
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Veterans who deployed to a combat zone and who left the military between Sept. 11, 2001 and Oct. 1, 2013 are eligible to enroll for health care through the VA up until the end of this month. The special enrollment period allows combat veterans who never enrolled in VA health care before to get benefits.
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Veterans who got sick from burn pits, Agent Orange and other harmful toxins can file a claim with the Department of Veterans Affairs any time — but they must apply by Wednesday, Aug. 9 for retroactive benefits.
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The annual event brings military families and supporters together for food, a comedy show and holistic therapies like kayaking, massages and art therapy.
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A Connecticut nonprofit that provides transitional housing for veterans has broken ground on an expansion project at its Bridgeport headquarters.