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 to be called a veteran? The official site for the United States Census says approximately 19 million U.S. men and women have served on active duty. Are all of these people veterans? And just as importantly, why are so many people asking who counts or does not count as a vet? An American… Read 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. This move is expected to benefit thousands of veterans who participate in telehealth or online… Read 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.
The new GI Bill reporting law helps school officials by reducing the amount of paperwork required to process student veteran benefits. Read more.
Learn about the Yellow Ribbon Program and its benefits for veterans, including funding for education and training.
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?