February 21, 2026:
Victory for Disabled Veterans!
"A new Department of Veterans Affairs rule that would tie disability ratings more closely to how well medication controls symptoms has been halted by the VA Secretary. The VA issued the interim final rule on Tuesday, saying it was intended to clarify longstanding policy and respond to recent court action that could have required the department to estimate how severe a condition might be without medication. The rule drew sharp criticism from advocates who say it risks minimizing invisible wounds and discouraging veterans from seeking treatment. Under the rule, disability evaluations would focus on a veteran’s actual level of impairment while using prescribed treatment, rather than speculating about untreated symptoms."
Temporary Financial Assistance for Idaho Veterans' Children
Since its establishment in 1925, The American Legion Temporary Financial Assistance (TFA) program has awarded cash grants to minor children of veterans who are eligible for American Legion membership. These grants help families in need meet the cost of shelter, food, utilities and health expenses, thereby keeping the child or children in a more stable environment. Click here for more information on this program.
