Moratorium Extended on Evictions & Foreclosures
The VA has announced that it is extending the moratorium on evictions and foreclosures until June 30, 2021 due to COVID-19.
Military & Veteran Benefits
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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3 Things to Know About the VA’s New Electronic Health Record
On October 24th, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) implemented its new electronic health record (EHR) system at selected sites in the Pacific Northwest. The system is designed to improve how physicians store and manage patient information concerning visits, test results, prescriptions, and other crucial information. If it changes for our care providers, rest assured that it will change the way we access our health data online as well.
How to File VA Disability Claims
Filing a claim with the VA is notoriously difficult. Here are some tips on how to file your VA disability claim to help make it easier.
Legislation Improves Access to Care for Veterans
Phrases like “Access is Power” are burned into the ears of anyone who has ever waited on hold trying to schedule an appointment through the TRICARE system. Access to care is a profoundly important aspect of healthcare. Veterans’ Access to Care to Improve with New Legislation When healthcare services are not easily accessible, they are… Read more »
Disabled Veterans May Get Expanded Retirement Benefits
A bipartisan push in Congress could provide nearly 42,000 combat-injured veterans with expanded retirement benefits. They would be eligible to receive both disability compensation and retired pay. The bill, if passed, would allow disabled veterans who were medically retired before serving 20 years to receive their full military benefits.
Legislation Improves VA Caregiver Programs: TEAM Veteran Caregivers Act
The VA offers many resources for caregivers of veterans. These programs support some of the most important members of veteran’s clinical care teams – caregivers. Reports of veterans and caregivers losing access to these valuable resources have recently led to the Transparency and Effective Accountability Measures (TEAM) for Veteran Caregivers Act.
2022 Defense Budget Proposal: What It Means For You
NDAA 2022: Defense Budget Proposal and 2021 Updates The White House has requested almost $270 billion for the Department of Veterans Affairs budget for 2022. This is a 10% increase from 2021. This does include a discretionary budget request of $117.2 billion with medical care collections, and a mandatory funding request of $152.7 billion. **… Read more »
Top Podcasts for Military, Veterans and Their Families
Top podcasts for military and veterans. Podcasts for active duty, transitioning service members, veterans, military spouses and families.
3 Big Military Spouse Professional Advocacy Networks
Learn about some of the many advocacy groups on a mission to help military spouses break through these barriers and learn skills to advocate for themselves.
VA Benefits for Family Members, Survivors, and Family Caregivers
Do you know about all of the VA benefits you and your loved ones may qualify for? This list can help you make sure you’re not missing out on health care, life insurance, or financial assistance. If you’re receiving benefits, there are resources to help you learn more about how to manage those benefits.