Navigating VA burial benefits during a time of grief is difficult. Knowing your benefits in advance of need is one of the best ways to prepare, but not everyone has the luxury of making pre-need arrangements. This guide is meant to help you understand VA spouse burial benefits so you can make informed decisions. Before… Read more »
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has prioritized ending veteran homelessness. The VA has a network of programs and outreach efforts designed to support veterans at risk of becoming homeless. The VA approach is rooted in a philosophy of “no wrong door,” meaning any veteran seeking help can be connected to the right services regardless… Read more »
Military OneSource is a Department of Defense-funded website and resource that improves military and family readiness and quality of life. The website provides resources, information, and options for active duty, Guard, Reserve, and family members. Using MilitaryOneSource access to confidential assistance, comprehensive information, and referrals to essential services such as military child care, base housing,… Read more »
The Department of Veterans Affairs provides treatment and compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities, but what about the other side of the equation for those who provide care? Veterans who need in-home care may qualify for VA assistance to find, pay for, and use in-home services. The caregivers themselves may qualify for VA assistance through… Read more »
Veterans who qualify for VA benefits, including those with Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) and Purple Heart recipients are considered likely potential targets for scammers and exploitation. The Department of Veterans Affairs warns that some veterans are targeted due to their higher disability ratings and increased VA compensation. Learn more.
In 2025, the Department of Veterans Affairs is making a “final push to move veterans who receive benefits by paper check to get the money directly deposited to an account” after the President ordered “a shift to electronic banking” for federal agencies by Sept. 30 2025. After that date, VA payments will no longer be… Read more »
Military burial benefits for American servicemembers are offered by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Department of Defense (DoD) to assist families dealing with the death of a loved one. Eligibility for these benefits may vary depending on whether the deceased was an active duty, Guard, or Reserve member. Those who qualify for military… Read more »
In June 2025, the Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision in a class action lawsuit brought on behalf of some nine thousand veterans entitled to combat related VA benefits. The number of troops currently affected may seem low, but this decision has major implications for veterans of future conflicts. The Supreme Court case Soto V…. Read more »
The Department of Veterans Affairs supports veterans in a variety of ways through its field offices, medical centers, and clinics. Some veterans live farther away from VA facilities than others, and the VA deploys Mobile Vet Centers to bring VA services to veterans in more remote areas and to places where you might not expect to find them, such as outdoor festivals or other events. Learn more.
The transition from military service to civilian life brings new challenges, from navigating new career paths to learning how to use veteran benefits. Did you know that, according to the VA official site, approximately 200,000 troops move from the military to civilian life every year? The VA Transition Assistance Program (TAP) “provides information, resources, and… Read more »