Men and women in the military are expected to do whatever is necessary to protect the citizens of the country. When those service members leave the military, it would stand to reason that the country they protected would take care of them. That isn't always how things...
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Court battle looms over veterans’ benefits for same-sex couples
The issue of recognizing same-sex marriages is one that seems to be plaguing many aspects of life in Texas. A recent lawsuit filed against the Department of Veterans Affairs seeks to have veterans benefits made available to same-sex spouses in the states that don't...
New emergency assistance program for Texas veterans
It is a really sad day in this country when the men and women who were willing to sacrifice themselves for the good of the country have to rely on emergency assistance just to make sure they have the basic life necessities they fought for others to have. In East...
Veterans in same-sex marriages to get assistance in Texas
The Department of Veterans Affairs is stepping up to offer advice and direction to those who have entered into same-sex marriages, taking steps to make sure that their rights are honored even as those rights have been changing. This is mostly in relation to the...
Perry: Texas veterans’ benefits to be expanded by state
Texas veterans could be in line to receive faster, better care, even outside of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Gov. Rick Perry announced on June 12 that the state will provide care for veterans at local health facilities if those servicemembers cannot access...
Veterans’ benefits with Social Security expedited in some cases
During their time in the military, veterans put their life on the line to keep our country protected. When a veteran needs help because of an injury caused in the line of duty, the United States should do everything possible to get that veteran the help they need....
Houston has a lot to offer eligible aging veterans
The VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas, has much to offer older veterans and surviving spouses who are unable to take care of their own needs anymore. To take advantage of these benefits, there are two important things a veteran needs. First, to meet the eligibility...
Veterans Administration working through veterans’ benefits claims
When a person leaves the military, it is sometimes necessary to seek Veterans' benefits. While that may seem like something that shouldn't involve a lot of hassle, lengthy waits and other issues often lead to difficulties for some veterans trying to get the benefits...
Veterans’ benefits bill fails to advance, Texas senators say no
United States military veterans helped to keep the country protected. When they have done their time in the service, they likely expect that the country will take care of them as they took care of the country. For some veterans, navigating through the processes...
Veteran’s hospital delays treatment for South Carolina man
A 44-year-old Army veteran is finally receiving chemotherapy for a baseball-sized tumor almost a year after he initially complained to his doctor about his symptoms. The man is reportedly just one of as many as 7,000 veterans who has had a delay in their care or...