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 »
Stay informed about the VA Benefits Overpayment Scam Warning. Protect yourself from fraudulent claims and potential financial loss.
The Department of Veterans Affairs restores benefits for troops discharged over vaccine refusal. Learn about eligibility updates.
The VA has reversed its policy on male breast cancer, removing the disease from a list of presumptive conditions for VA treatment and compensation under the PACT Act. The change means male veterans must now prove their breast cancer diagnosis is service-connected to receive VA disability benefits for the condition.
A software failure complicated by the ongoing federal government shutdown has interfered with education and housing payments for more than 75,000 dependents and survivors of former military members attending school. Find Out What Military Benefits You’re Missing. Sign up today to receive the MyMilitaryBenefits newsletter free to your inbox. VA Education Benefits Payment Backlog Affects… Read more »
Understand the reasons behind the cancellation of National Veterans Small Business Week and its effect on veteran business owners.