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.
Ever since the passage of the PACT Act, which expands VA benefits to qualifying veterans who suffer medical complications from duty-related toxic exposures, there has been a rise in scams targeting those who might benefit from the PACT Act. How widespread is this problem? The official site for AARP notes, “With new benefits come new… Read more »
The PACT Act expanded VA compensation for service-connected disabilities or medical problems associated with toxic exposures to burn pits, Agent Orange, those suffering from Gulf War Syndrome, and related issues. Post-9/11 combat veterans are especially vulnerable and should be screened immediately. But all veterans can benefit from being screened for duty-related toxic exposures. Thanks to… Read more »
Who qualifies as a veteran in the U.S. Military? Learn how the U.S. defines a veteran and the criteria for determination. Learn more.
Thousands of veterans stand to benefit from an extension of online healthcare rules left over from the pandemic. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has extended a pandemic-era rule allowing online prescriptions (including controlled substances like pain medications) across state lines. Learn more.
Update April 29 2024: The Department of Veterans Affairs has expanded access to VA healthcare options for certain veterans without Honorable discharges. You can learn more about the VA’s policy changes in our article, VA Expands Healthcare Program to Some Veterans Without Honorable Discharges. If you previously applied for VA benefits but were denied due… Read more »
There are various benefits for disabled veterans at the state and local levels. In addition to these benefits, there are federal protections for disabled veterans defined by two laws; the Americans With Disabilities Act and the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act, also known as USERRA.
Find disabled veteran benefits for all 50 states. Discover what’s available and where to locate various state-level veteran benefits. Learn more.
Who is Eligible for a Veterans Pension? The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Pension program is a benefit that is unrelated to military retirement pay. The VA Veteran Pension program offers VA payments to “wartime Veterans who meet certain age or disability requirements, and who have income and net worth within certain limits,” according to… Read more »
If you are still serving and you are within 6 months to 90 days of your final out-processing date, you may qualify to apply for VA disability benefits and get them paid earlier using a VA program called Benefits Delivery at Discharge. Learn more.
The Department of Defense ordered two Overseas Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) decreases, the first starting mid-May 2023. A second decrease is planned for November 15, 2023. These Overseas COLA decreases were slowed by federal law to prevent negative financial consequences for those serving overseas, but the decreases are definitely happening now. What is COLA?… Read more »