If you are a veteran, you might have rights to burial benefits. Those benefits can help reduce the cost of funeral and burial arrangements for your family, and you'll want to know about them so you can include them in any estate or funeral planning you do.The benefits...
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What are some medical benefits afforded veterans?
All veterans of the United States armed services have access to medical benefits via the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, but the exact nature of those benefits varies from person to person. Understanding your eligibility status and how to maximize your benefits...
Vets boast of state benefits in Texas
Some vets and workers within the systems that handle veteran's benefits are boasting that Texas is top among states when it comes to offering assistance to veterans. Veteran outreach in the state includes a number of programs that offer assistance with mental and...
What is the pension program for veterans?
The United States provides for veterans of the armed services via a pension program that is administered by the U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs, or VA. The pension doesn't work like a traditional retirement pension, however. Instead, it operates on a basis of...
Bikers gather to bring attention to veteran needs
A group of motorcycle enthusiasts recently gathered in Texas to participate in a fundraiser that many hoped would bring awareness and funds to the needs of wounded veteran soldiers. The event was sponsored by the Greater Texoma Association of Realtors. A spokesperson...
Understand the benefits that are available for veterans
Veterans in this country face a plethora of problems when they have medical issues that demand care. Just last week, we discussed how some veterans haven't gotten the benefits they have the right to receive because of brain injury exams that were done by unqualified...
Veterans denied benefits due to screenings by unqualified people
Veterans who are in need of benefits because of a traumatic brain injury have to undergo an exam with a qualified doctor. Not all Veterans' Administration doctors are qualified to give this initial exam. In fact, only four types of specialists, including neurosurgeons...
Good news might be on the horizon for veterans needing benefits
It seems like there is some good news on the horizon for veterans. A variety of bills are moving through Congress that could significantly help the men and women who fight to keep our country protected. While these bills are a step in the right direction, there is a...
Female veterans may qualify for gender-specific benefits
For some people, the thought of military veterans conjures up a picture of men who served in past wars, such as Vietnam. Those men are a very important part of the veteran demographic, but they aren't the only part. Woman can qualify as veterans if they have served in...
Take aggressive action to get the veterans’ benefits you deserve
A lot of changes are being made to veterans' benefits programs because of the same-sex marriage rulings being handed down. It is imperative that all veterans, regardless of sexual orientation or relationship status, understand their rights for receiving the benefits...