This generation of veterans and servicemembers has access to the best benefits of any era in history. From the VA Home Loan program to the GI Bill, you can save 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.
The Department of Veterans Affairs offers veteran education benefits that can help qualifying applicants earn money while attending college. The three primary programs that facilitate this are the VA Work-Study Program, which provides part-time jobs related to veteran services; the VA Cooperative Training Program, which integrates full-time employment into a college degree plan; and the… Read more »
The Temporary Residence Adaptation grant is a special benefit provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs. It is designed for veterans who have severe service-connected disabilities and are living temporarily in a home owned by a family member. The grant provides funds to make necessary accessibility modifications to that family member’s home, ensuring the veteran… Read more »
The Department of Veterans Affairs has temporarily extended the eligibility criteria for legacy participants in the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) through September 30, 2028, affecting nearly 15,000 caregivers. The PCAFC ensures eligible “legacy” family caregivers receive comprehensive support. The program provides enhanced clinical support, education, training, respite care, counseling, technical support, and… Read more »
The House and Senate have agreed on a new law, known as the VA Home Loan Program Reform Act. Also known as House Resolution 1815, this legislation establishes a VA Home Loan safety net program to help veterans avoid defaulting on and foreclosing on home loans guaranteed by the Department of Veterans Affairs. VA loans,… Read more »
If you’re an active-duty service member, veteran, or military family member who loves the outdoors, you’ll be happy to know that most states offer discounted or even free hunting and fishing licenses. Some states offer full license exemptions for disabled veterans only, while others provide steep discounts or let you buy at resident rates, even… Read more »
Returning to college as a veteran presents challenges, especially if you are a member of the Guard or Reserve. Some start school only to be called up for active duty, some begin training or a certificate program only to have to withdraw due to illness or injury. Still others experience personal difficulty and must stop… Read more »
The Department of Veterans Affairs is working to expand mental health resources for veterans and their families within the VA healthcare system. According to the VA official site, over three years, there’s been an aggressive effort with the VA hiring “more than 9,000 mental health positions including psychologists, social workers, psychiatrists, licensed professional mental health… Read more »
If you or someone you know is at risk of becoming a homeless veteran, there are resources available. The first point of contact is the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans, which can be reached 24/7 at 1-877-4AID-VET (1-877-424-3838). This service is free and confidential for veterans, their families, and anyone concerned about a veteran…. Read more »
The Veteran Justice Outreach (VJO) Program is a nationwide initiative by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) designed to identify and support military veterans in the criminal justice system. Its primary mission is to help these vets get “access to VA services at the earliest possible point,” according to VA.gov. The VA says there… Read more »
The Department of Veterans Affairs has abandoned its plan to conduct a major staff reduction. It announced a press release, stating that the agency has been “considering a department-wide RIF to reduce staff levels by up to 15%” of what the VA terms “employee reductions” via a federal hiring freeze and “normal attrition.” The VA… Read more »