8/30/2025 Veterans’ benefits and healthcare from the past two weeks:

Here are the key updates on veterans’ benefits and healthcare from the past two weeks:

Here’s a roundup of key veterans-related news from the past 14 days:

Top Headlines

• Proposed VA Abortion Ban Under Trump Administration
  The administration has proposed a new rule prohibiting abortions at VA facilities, even in cases of rape or incest. The only exception would be when a pregnancy is life-threatening. Critics argue the rule could endanger vulnerable veterans and restrict necessary care, reversing expansions made in 2022.

• Military REBOOT Launching Women-Only Trauma Recovery Course
  Starting September 15 in Big Rapids, Michigan, a 12-week, faith-based trauma recovery course for women veterans, active-duty personnel, first responders, and their families will begin. It’s peer-led and has shown success in reducing issues like divorce, substance abuse, and suicide among military families.

• Baldwin VFW Celebrates 50 Years of Service
  The Baldwin VFW Peacock Post 5315 marked its 50th year of supporting veterans and the local community. Established in 1975, it continues to serve veterans of various eras through services such as honor guards, educational initiatives, and outreach to nursing homes.

• Critic: Veterans Prefer Benefits Over More Medals
  Veteran Matt Scherer criticized Rep. Tony Gonzales’ proposal for a new Iranian Campaign Medal, arguing veterans would rather see improvements in tangible benefits. He emphasized delays in receiving DD Form 214—a critical document for accessing benefits—pose significant obstacles for veterans.