5 Tips for Applying for VA Disability Benefits
Applying for VA disability benefits can be a complex and overwhelming process. These tips can help you navigate the system and increase your chances of success. Read more.
Disabled Veterans
PACT Act Agreement in Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee
The Senate Veterans Affairs Committee reaches agreement on the Honoring Our PACT Act, a bill to care for toxic exposed Veterans.
Low-Cost Internet for Veterans: Affordable Connectivity Program
The FCC’s Affordable Connectivity Program can help Veterans access low-cost or no-cost broadband internet for VA Telehealth appointments
VA Adds Rare Cancers to Service-Connected List
On Mar 1, 2022, President Biden announced that the VA will be adding 9 rare cancers to the presumed service-connected lists. Learn more.
Commissary Benefits Expand to Veteran Community: See If You’re Eligible
Commissary Benefits for Veterans In 2019, the Purple Heart and Disabled Veterans Equal Access Act expanded Commissary benefits to veterans meeting certain eligibility criteria. Previously, Commissary benefits were only open to active duty service members, their dependents, retirees, and a select few others in restricted categories. Things have changed, and DeCA is having a hard… Read more »
VA Expands Housing Grants for Disabled Veterans
In a recently released entry into the Federal Register, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) amended the regulations regarding grants for Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Program. The Specially Adapted Housing Program Within this program there are two major sources of assistance: Specially Adapted Housing Grant Special Housing Adaptation Grant The assistance provided by the SAH… Read more »
VA Extends Deadline for Gulf War Veterans’ Disability Claims
The VA extends disability deadline for Veterans suffering from Gulf War Syndrome. File claims before December 2026!
Automatic Student Loan Interest Benefit for Veterans & Military
The Department of Education has retroactively waived interest rates for 47,000 current and former active duty service members. Learn more.
COLA to Increase 5.9% for Retirees, Disabled Veterans in 2022
October 1, 2021 could see a huge 5.9% increase in Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for military retirees and disabled veterans. Learn more.
NEXT18: Veteran Support Through Golf
Next18 Golf Camps offer training to disabled veterans and first responders, using golf as a medium to improve mental health. Learn more.