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 »
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) observes National Veterans Small Business Week (NVSBW) each year to help connect veteran entrepreneurs with resources to start, grow, or expand a business. The SBA and its partners host events for the 1.6 million U.S. businesses owned by veterans. This year, they are held between November 3 and November… Read more »
A 9-0 ruling by the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC) was issued in response to a VA assertion that the federal government shutdown prevented its attorneys from continuing their work on veterans’ appeals of VA decisions on their disability claims. The court classified the judicial review of veterans’ benefits as “an… Read more »
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced a Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2026. The new rate is 2.8% and is an important update for millions of Americans, including military retirees, disabled veterans, and surviving family members. 2026 COLA Increase This 2.8% increase is applied to federal benefits to offset inflation and mitigate rising costs of… Read more »
Those who graduate from medical school face heavy student loan debt, which can dictate career choices, pushing them toward high-paying private practices instead of public service. The U.S. military offers an incentive that can help. It’s known as the Health Professions Loan Repayment Program (HPLRP). The program repays qualifying educational loans in exchange for service… Read more »
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) is an incentive for recruiting and retaining a highly qualified workforce. This is not a broad program for all veterans, but a targeted incentive for VA employees in positions that are difficult to fill. If you are considering employment in a Department of Veterans… Read more »
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