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.
Disabled Veterans
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.
VA Auto Allowance for Adaptive Equipment
Allowance for Auto with Adaptive Equipment from VA Few things diminish your freedom and independence like being unable to drive. If a service-related (service-connected) disability has impacted your ability to drive, you may be eligible for an allowance to buy adaptive equipment designed to help you get back on the road. Find out if you… Read more »
Military Benefits Changes for 2021
Military and veterans’ benefits changes that have been announced for 2021 for TRICARE, military pay, BAH, BAS, COLA, Social Security, TSP and more!
Veterans’ Other-Than-Honorable Discharge Lawsuit
The eras of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars has led to an increase of veterans with mental health conditions, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). And since Sept. 11, 2001, over 150,000 soldiers have been discharged from the Army with a less-than-honorable discharge. By receiving these discharges, these veterans no longer have access to government benefits that would help them with their mental health. Instead of assistance, many veterans have faced unemployment, substance abuse, or homelessness. A new lawsuit hopes to provide some of them with upgraded discharge statuses to get them the help and services they need.
Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance (S-DVI) Overview
VA.gov states, “This program stopped taking new applications after December 31, 2022. But if you already have S-DVI, you can keep it.” What follows is for reference purposes only, the Department of Veterans Affairs is not taking new S-DVI applications. Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance (S-DVI) was a Veterans Affairs insurance program that offers… Read more »
VA Adapted Housing Grants: An Overview
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has a number of housing grants that are funded to help veterans regain independence in their daily lives. Here we provide an overview of these programs.
SBA Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business program
If you are a service-disabled veteran and small business owner, you may qualify to compete for special government contracts. Learn more.
Military Benefits Changes for 2020
2020 Military Benefit Updates Changes For the latest military benefit changes for 2022, please go here. Changes announced so far. Please keep checking back, as we will continue updating new changes to your military benefits for 2020. TRICARE Drug Costs To Increase By Over 40% Every year on January 1st, TRICARE has its regular cost… Read more »
3 Million to Gain Access To Military Shopping
According to an article by Military Times, 3 million more people will gain access to military shopping in 2020. These new customers will be able to shop at the Commissary and the Exchange. In addition, they will have access to some MWR programs. ** For latest updates, go here. When Will They Gain Access This… Read more »