Veterans’ Benefits

When people joins the military, one of the things they are told is that their service is appreciated. In theory, that sounds like a good deal. When it comes down to it, however, the services and benefits for veterans are often less than stellar. In many cases, no...

With the recent updates about the Veterans Affairs programs, it is a good time for us to discuss some of the ins and outs of the VA programs for veterans. One of the allowances that some veterans might qualify for is the Aid and Attendance Allowance. This is a program...

Up until recently, the Department of Veterans Affairs had an informal disability claim program. That program was recently stopped, but the VA didn't have a true handle on how much stopping that program would impact the agency. All in all, there seems to be some...

In our blog last week, we discussed how veterans can use suicide prevention programs offered by the Department of Veterans Affairs if they are feeling like they want to harm themselves. In recent news along those same lines, President Obama acknowledged that members...

Many people think of veterans as strong people. It isn't difficult to determine where that stereotype came from. Soldiers, sailors, Marines and airmen deal with difficult situations as part of their normal duties. Those difficult situations while serving, as well as...

The men and women who served our country deserve to get the benefits due to them when they need help. These benefits are often administered by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. There are different types of claims that are possible through the VA. Our...

Keeping our veterans safe should be a priority in this country. Sadly, some of our country's veterans don't have life's basic necessities. For some of them, lack of services leads to this horrible occurrence. For others, simply having to jump through the hoops...

The men and women who serve our country shouldn't have to worry about where their next meal is going to come from or whether they will have adequate housing. They should be taken care of. While not all veterans qualify for all benefits, there are some community...

Taking care of your family is likely a top priority for you. For people who have served in the military and who meet certain requirements, the Dependency and Indemnity Compensation benefit is something their spouse or children might be able to apply to receive upon...

Applying for various veterans' benefits involves knowing the requirements for each program. In some cases, even veterans who qualify for the services are denied or face lengthy wait times to get the services they need. This is unacceptable for the veterans who have...