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 »
Some veterans and veteran advocacy groups are asking, “What’s going wrong at the Department of Veterans Affairs?” due to a number of problems at the VA with accidental overpayments to veterans who collect VA disability, and now, underpayments for some who are entitled to more VA payments due to the nature and severity of their… Read more »
The DoD offers the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) to provide financial protection for military families after a service member’s death. Learn more.
The Department of Veterans Affairs has made it easier for qualifying VA-enrolled vets to get healthcare from community providers. The VA announced the activation of a feature in the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act, simplifying referrals for non-VA medical care. That law prohibits VA administrators from overriding a VA… Read more »
Veterans transitioning to civilian life must often cope with issues related to service-connected disabilities. Among these issues, vision and hearing impairments can affect a veteran’s ability to live and work independently. Fortunately, a support network exists through the Department of Veterans Affairs and private or civilian organizations to help these veterans. Department of Veterans Affairs… Read more »
Behavioral health care is an important treatment option for veterans, especially those suffering from PTSD, anxiety, and any number of other common mental health issues. This includes services like talking to a therapist or getting medicine for these conditions. And not all veteran care is performed at VA facilities. Many veterans get this help from… Read more »
Veterans and military spouses getting ready to transition into civilian life may not know that many major companies and corporations have career transition programs and policies designed to make the move easier. If you’re unsure about your options as you prepare to embrace civilian life, some of the options below may help you pick a direction for your first post-military work. Home Depot, Lowe’s, Amazon, and others offer post-military opportunities through the Department of Defense’s SkillBridge initiative for transitioning service members. Others have military-friendly hiring, training, and/or mentoring programs. Learn more.
Are you a member of the Guard or Reserve? If you’re considering a career transition, here’s our Q&A about career transition for Guard and Reserve.
There are VA mortgages for a variety of loan purposes. You can buy a condo unit, townhome, duplex, and multi-unit properties with a VA mortgage. You can also use a VA loan to buy a mobile home and even the land that home is to be placed upon. VA loan rules for manufactured home purchases are a bit different than for buying a typical suburban home, but some of those differences have to do with the unique nature of manufactured housing. Learn more.