This generation of veterans and servicemembers have access to the best benefits of any era in history. From the VA Home Loan program, to the GI Bill you can save you money, enhance your career opportunities and even change your life. Don’t miss out on any of the military and veteran benefits you have earned.
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UPDATE: 12/19/2024: The House and Senate have both passed the 2025 NDAA. The act includes a 14.5 percent pay raise for most junior enlisted and a 4.5 percent pay raise for all service members. The act now goes to the President’s desk for signature or veto. We preserve the article below for historical purposes and… Read more »
Once upon a time, when you joined the military in the United States, you were at the mercy of the military medical system as an active duty soldier, sailor, airman, Marine, etc. There was little to no recourse for those who suffered medical malpractice in the military healthcare system. But that has changed. In 2019,… Read more »
According to the Centers for Disease Control, military veterans have a higher rate of tobacco use than other demographics. Due to its addictive qualities, many are drawn to it despite the risks of heart disease, cancer, and other illnesses it causes. Many also struggle to quit the habit. Did you know there are Department of… Read more »
In late April 2024, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced permanent changes to VA benefits approval guidelines, offering veterans without honorable discharges the right to be considered for VA healthcare benefits. Under past VA policy, the VA medical system was not open to those without Honorable discharges or those characterized as Under Honorable Conditions. Revised… Read more »
The VA cannot confirm the extent to which VA patient information may or may not have been part of the Change Healthcare data breach. Learn more.
VA programs are always subject to change, but some changes are more dramatic than others. In the past, when major changes resulted from a program overhaul, one feature was commonly the ability to reapply for benefits previously denied, but that could be available under new guidelines. If you have been turned down for a VA… Read more »
Is something wrong with the Commissary system? Amidst multiple problems keeping store shelves stocked, complaints of poor quality, and, in some cases, a lack of basic options, plans are being made to boost Commissary utilization. However, implementing those plans requires actions in addition to those taken to get groceries to Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) stores… Read more »
The VA has changed its guidelines for offering VA benefits to those with military discharges that are not characterized as honorable. Learn more.
Is joining a military association the right move for you? There are many to choose from, and there is a variety of options. Some military associations are focused on veterans and family members from specific war eras, others are meant to support disabled vets, and some are meant to encourage a general sense of community… Read more »
UPDATE: VA Caregiver support options now include financial planning assistance. You can learn more about this option at the VA official site. The Department of Veterans Affairs offers a program for caregivers of disabled veterans. The VA Caregiver Support Program is described on the VA official sire as a source of “clinical services to caregivers… Read more »