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.
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VA: Rare Cancers Added to Disability List
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) added nine respiratory cancers to a list of presumptive conditions leading to service-connected disabilities. These cancers are rare and would likely stem from toxic military exposures like burn pits. The 9 Rare Cancers The following respiratory cancers have been added to the VA’s list of presumptive conditions: Squamous cell… Read more »
What Are Veteran Service Organizations?
Find out about veteran service organizations and how they can help you. Get the support you need to thrive. Learn more.
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.
Getting Started With VA Loan Benefits
VA Loan Benefits: Getting Started Are you wondering how to get started with your VA home loan benefits? The most important thing to do starting out is to determine whether you are currently eligible to receive a VA Certificate of Eligibility (VA COE). Those who are eligible may apply for it may do so in a… Read more »
REMOTE Act for GI Bill Extends Student Veteran Protection
Congress passed the REMOTE Act at the end of Dec 2021. This act extended provisions of the Student Veteran Coronavirus Response Act of 2020 until June 1, 2022. The Student Veteran Protection Act ensured that student veterans would be paid the GI Bill BAH portions in-full, even if the classes were taught remotely. Learn more.
Military Benefit Changes for 2022
Military Benefit Changes for 2022 These are the changes that have been announced so far. Please keep checking back, as we will continue updating new changes to your military benefits for 2022. >> Looking for the latest info on military benefits? Go here for Military Benefits Changes and Updates for 2023 TRICARE Updates… Read more »
VA Funds Adaptive Sports
VA Funds Adaptive Sports The Department of Veteran’s Affairs provides grant funding to organizations that offer adaptive sports and therapeutic recreation for veterans with disabilities and service members. In 2020, nearly $15 million were awarded to organizations serving approximately 13,000 veterans and service members. Programs provided services such as cycling, kayaking, archery, skiing, and equine… Read more »
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.