#Department of Veterans Affairs
Rep. Ed Case urges Hawaiʻi’s eligible veterans to apply for PACT Act benefits
There is no deadline to apply for PACT Act benefits, but if you file your PACT Act claim or submit your intent to file before Aug. 9, 2023, you may receive benefits backdated to Aug. 10, 2022 when the bill was enacted.
Schatz, Rounds reintroduce bill protecting veterans’ education benefits
The bipartisan legislation would improve veterans’ access to information about higher education and allow the Department of Veterans Affairs to restore benefits that veterans use at schools subject to civil enforcement.
VA would prescribe medical marijuana under Schatz bill
The Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act creates a temporary, five-year safe harbor protection for veterans who use medical marijuana, and directs the VA to research how medical marijuana could help veterans better manage chronic pain and reduce opioid abuse.
Senate Passes Legislation to Combat Veterans Homelessness, Keep Manila VA Open
The US Senate passed HR 4285, the Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2019, to extend many critical veterans programs.
Big Island Veterans Resource Fair Announced
The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced a Town Hall and Resource Fair Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019.
