What Is Traumatic Brain Injury? Traumatic Brain Injury, or TBI, can happen in the line of duty or in your civilian life. Whether through combat, being hit by an object in a sports game, an explosion, or a common car crash, any impact on your head may cause TBI. This type of injury is not… Read more »
Veterans and their eligible family members are entitled to many benefits, including some free legal assistance services. Depending on what kind of service you need, there are several avenues for pursuing legal benefits. Several assistance options are available if you need guidance crafting a will or estate plan, reviewing lease/rental agreements and contracts, planning an… Read more »
The Defense Department has expanded a pilot program allowing some military families to renew their military ID cards by mail. A program started in 2023 allowing stateside ID card renewal options for military family members has expanded to include retirees, their dependents, and members of the Reserve to participate. Now, more military families have expanded… Read more »
Have you been affected by a storm, hurricane, forest fire, or landslide? Climate change has extended the seasons for a variety of natural disasters well beyond their traditional dates. In an age where there is an elevated risk of floods, forest fires, and severe storms, more veterans are affected by these problems than ever. Do… Read more »
In fiscal year 2023, more than 115,000 veterans, families, and currently serving troops have gotten help at a Department of Veterans Affairs 300 Vet Centers. And access to that help is expanding across the United States as the agency adds more VA facilities. VA Announces New Counseling Facilities The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced… Read more »
Who qualifies as a veteran in the U.S. Military? Learn how the U.S. defines a veteran and the criteria for determination. Learn more.
Thousands of veterans stand to benefit from an extension of online healthcare rules left over from the pandemic. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has extended a pandemic-era rule allowing online prescriptions (including controlled substances like pain medications) across state lines. Learn more.
Veterans in crisis can now access free mental health care through the VA, providing support when they need it most. Learn more.
Adding dependents to your veteran benefits can be a complex process. Learn what documents you need and how to file them. Learn more.
The largest COLA increase in decades is coming in 2023. The Social Security Administration adjusts retirement and disability payments annually due to inflation. Learn more.