VSO Talk Radio

VA plans to scan a million veterans claims for signs of fraud

Major Richard Star Act (S. 1032/H.R. 2102) remains a top priority for veteran advocacy groups, with 2026 being a renewed push for passage. The act seeks to end the unfair "offset" that forces combat-disabled veterans with less than 20 years of service to subtract VA disability pay from their military retirement, often called the ""wounded veteran tax""

The 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment, composed of Black soldiers, was one of the first official African American units in the U.S. Civil War. 

The Tuskegee Airmen were the first Black military aviators in the U.S. Army Air Corps (AAC), a precursor of the U.S. Air Force

On Feb. 17, the Department of Veterans Affairs published an interim final rule that changes one deceptively simple question at the heart of disability exams. Then on  February 19, the VA halted the enforcement the controversial Rule. 

We highlight some Pending Legislation in Congress for Veterans and we speak to Larry Brace, the newest member of our Ludlow Veterans Center Team! 

State Auditor released their report of  an audit of the Veterans Home at Holyoke. 

VA in 2026 looks to get EHR rollout back on track, embark on health care reorganization

Updates to changes happening in 2026.