The Department of Defense has officially acknowledged that veterans of the 1991 Gulf War were likely exposed to chemical nerve agents. This announcement was made following decades of veterans and activists asking the federal government for transparency regarding toxic exposures related to military service; it also comes after what some describe as decades of denials… Read more »
The Department of Veterans Affairs announced it will not issue new need-based “apportionments” or payments of veteran disability benefits directly to dependents as of February 9, 2026. According to the Federal Register, “Currently, in limited situations, VA may pay a portion of a VA beneficiary’s monetary benefits directly to the beneficiary’s dependent, referred to as… Read more »
The transition from active duty to retirement marks one of the most important milestones in your military career. It affects your income, your education benefit options, and your healthcare. Those enrolled in TRICARE when they “drop papers” for retirement should know that healthcare changes are common as well. Do you know how to prepare? Military… Read more »
Did you know that, in some cases, military retirement pay awarded to a servicemember after leaving the military can be reduced? Military members are entitled to draw their retirement pay for life, but it is subject to reduction or recalculation under certain circumstances after a service member transitions to the civilian world. Can the DoD… Read more »
In late 2025, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced an almost complete ban on abortion services and abortion counseling for veterans and their dependents. This decision was announced as being “effective immediately,” ending access to VA healthcare services and referral options for abortion previously available, including for cases of rape or incest.
The Department of Veterans Affairs announced a restructuring of its Veterans Health Administration health care management system in early 2026. Designed to eliminate bureaucracy and standardize patient services, the VA claims that, as part of this process, it does not plan to lay off doctors or nurses (at press time).
In late 2025, Congress passed a law requiring an increase in the pension awarded to living Medal of Honor (MoH) recipients. The new law, the Monetary Enhancement for Distinguished Active Legends (MEDAL) Act, increases the monthly military pension for living MoH recipients from $1,489.73 to $5,625, four times the previous amount. Beyond the monthly pension, recipients… Read more »
The switch from military life to college demands planning. If you have been out of an academic environment for a while there are many things you’ll need to catch up on to make your transition from the military to school a smooth one. Do you know how long it takes to be approved for the… Read more »
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