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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.
Legislators’ Letter Expresses Concerns With Proposed Reduction in Military Medical Personnel
In a letter, legislators expressed concern regarding the proposed elimination of over 17,000 military medical personnel.
Rep. Gabbard Advocates for Better Veteran Support
At a press conference, Rep. Gabbard underscored the urgent need to serve the nation’s veterans and provide the benefits and care they’ve earned and deserve.