The VA has reversed its policy on male breast cancer, removing the disease from a list of presumptive conditions for VA treatment and compensation under the PACT Act. The change means male veterans must now prove their breast cancer diagnosis is service-connected to receive VA disability benefits for the condition.
A software failure complicated by the ongoing federal government shutdown has interfered with education and housing payments for more than 75,000 dependents and survivors of former military members attending school. Find Out What Military Benefits You’re Missing. Sign up today to receive the MyMilitaryBenefits newsletter free to your inbox. VA Education Benefits Payment Backlog Affects… Read more »
Understand the reasons behind the cancellation of National Veterans Small Business Week and its effect on veteran business owners.
A 9-0 ruling by the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC) was issued in response to a VA assertion that the federal government shutdown prevented its attorneys from continuing their work on veterans’ appeals of VA decisions on their disability claims. The court classified the judicial review of veterans’ benefits as “an… Read more »
The 2026 COLA increase announced by the SSA is set at 2.8%. Learn how it impacts millions of Americans and your veteran benefits.
Those who graduate from medical school face heavy student loan debt, which can dictate career choices, pushing them toward high-paying private practices instead of public service. The U.S. military offers an incentive that can help. It’s known as the Health Professions Loan Repayment Program (HPLRP). The program repays qualifying educational loans in exchange for service… Read more »
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) is an incentive for recruiting and retaining a highly qualified workforce. This is not a broad program for all veterans, but a targeted incentive for VA employees in positions that are difficult to fill. If you are considering employment in a Department of Veterans… Read more »
Explore various business opportunities for veterans. Turn military skills into successful ventures in the private sector.
Find out how getting out of the military early can be achieved under certain conditions with our detailed guide and insights.
Understand how COLA works and how it affects military members and veterans’ benefits against inflation every year.