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 a second chance to surviving family members of veterans who died from PACT Act illnesses. This opportunity to appeal a previously denied VA claim is offered to those denied by the VA in the past and may qualify for additional consideration under PACT Act guidelines. What is the PACT… Read more »
Update 34/16/2024: The Department of Defense Education Activity, or DoDEA, has announced plans to make Universal Pre-K available at all DoDEA schools starting with 80 stateside and overseas schools in the 2024-2025 school year, with 10 additional locations added in over several years as infrastructure is created to handle the program at those bases. When… Read more »
The Expansion of Veteran Eligibility for Reimbursement Act created options to help qualifying veterans who had to pay for emergency care at non-VA facilities. But there were issues around certain aspects of the Act. Now, in February 2023, the VA has created a “final rule.” It provides, among other things, VA payments for non-VA emergency room care for certain veterans who have sought emergency care since 2010. Learn more.
Approximately 8 thousand troops were discharged during the Coronavirus pandemic because they refused to get a COVID-19 vaccination. In the wake of congressional testimony by the Senior Enlisted Advisors of each branch of the service in late February 2023, many of these troops may be allowed to rejoin their branch of service.
The Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS) is an agency within the U.S. Department of Labor with a mission to assist military members, veterans, and spouses to “ reach their full potential in the workplace.” Under VETS, there are programs created specifically to help military spouses with the same types of transition assistance offered to… Read more »
Since the passage of the PACT Act, also known as the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act, many third-party companies have approached veterans and their families with offers to help them claim their benefits–for a price. The Department of Veterans Affairs official site warns consumers that many PACT… Read more »
Unaccompanied tours can be a challenging but rewarding experience for service members. Here are five things you need to know if you’re facing this type of assignment. Read more.
Discover what involuntary separation pay entails for military members, and get insights on your options and benefits. Learn more.
The fastest way to access or update your VA benefits is by applying for or updating your VA benefits online. Learn more.
Learn about the billion-dollar reform for military household goods moves, which aims to make the process smoother and less stressful for service members and their families.