Who Qualifies as a Veteran?
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.
Veteran Benefits
DEA Extends Pandemic Prescription Drug Rules: Thousands of Veterans Affected
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.
VA Offers Free Mental Health Crisis Care to Veterans
Veterans in crisis can now access free mental health care through the VA, providing support when they need it most. Learn more.
How to Add Dependents to Your Veteran Benefits
Adding dependents to your veteran benefits can be a complex process. Learn what documents you need and how to file them. Learn more.
Largest Retiree & Veteran COLA Increase In Decades Approved
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.
New GI Bill Reporting Law Eases Burden On School Officials
The new GI Bill reporting law helps school officials by reducing the amount of paperwork required to process student veteran benefits. Read more.
The Yellow Ribbon Program
Learn about the Yellow Ribbon Program and its benefits for veterans, including funding for education and training.
Who Qualifies for a VA Home Loan?
Do you need to know about VA home loan eligibility requirements? Most who serve on active duty today are required to serve 90 continuous days on active duty before they can apply for a VA Certificate of Eligibility for a VA home loan. But what about members of the National Guard or the Reserve? What about veterans who retired or separated from active duty service years ago?
VA Home Loan Rule Changes
When was the last time you explored your VA loan options? If it’s been a while, some aspects of the program may be quite different for you.
VA Home Loans Fact & Fiction
What do you need to know about VA mortgages before applying for one? Sometimes half the battle is knowing the facts and ignoring the myths and half-truths.