Imagine having access to up to $100 million of support to help homeless veterans. How would you use those funds during a national health crisis? Such was the case for the Connected Care Program at the outset of the Covid-19 pandemic. You'd think a lot could get accomplished with access to so much monetary support. But, things didn't go exactly as planned. A recent … [Read more...] about VA Smartphones Going Unused
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Military Travel Benefits – Space Available Update
There's good news for military hoppers: Space Available flights are back. The pandemic prohibition on passengers has ended. There are still certain measures to meet before you attempt to hop a MAC flight, however. Learn more in our updated guide to Space-Available travel. Space Available Travel Reinstated AMC announced all passenger restrictions … [Read more...] about Military Travel Benefits – Space Available Update
Biden Announces Expansion of Veterans Benefits for Burn Pit Victims
President Biden has announced that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is expanding benefits to veterans who have developed certain respiratory cancers because of their links to exposure to toxic burn pits. The VA confirmed they are adding nine burn pit-related respiratory cancers to the list of military service-connected disabilities. The move will make victims … [Read more...] about Biden Announces Expansion of Veterans Benefits for Burn Pit Victims
Recent Veterans Benefits News You Need to Know
According to the 2018 census, there are 18 million veterans in the United States. Recently, there have been changes in military members and many veterans benefits. These changes will benefit millions of military members and veterans across the country. You need to know these changes to get the most out of these benefits. What’s new for military and veterans benefits … [Read more...] about Recent Veterans Benefits News You Need to Know
Military Benefits TSP (Thrift Savings Plan): May 2022 Update
One of the best ways to save up for retirement is by investing in the stock market. In fact, the S&P 500 is up nearly 92% over the past five years. There are many different ways to invest in stocks. Some people trade individual stocks while others rely on the performance of mutual funds. For military members and government civilians, the Thrift Savings Plan … [Read more...] about Military Benefits TSP (Thrift Savings Plan): May 2022 Update
Veteran Health Benefits: Understanding Priority Groups
Veterans are eligible for healthcare through the US Department of Veterans Affairs if they have a history of active duty in military, naval, or air service. While the VA's veteran health benefits could be better, they can still help cover the cost of service-connected injuries and disabilities. These benefits could boost veterans' quality of life after they return … [Read more...] about Veteran Health Benefits: Understanding Priority Groups
VA Rule Change to Impact Veterans, Will Prevent Some from Using Their GI Bill
A new VA rule change is going to have some undesirable repercussions on veterans across the nation. Until recently, the 85/15 Rule said that the VA could not pay for a student’s education if they are in a program where more than 85% of the students have their tuition supported by either the college itself or the VA. The new change is redefining what is considered a … [Read more...] about VA Rule Change to Impact Veterans, Will Prevent Some from Using Their GI Bill
House Passes Major New Veteran Bill, Will Automatically Enroll Veterans in VA Health Care
The House of Representatives just passed a bill to automatically enroll eligible vets into the VA health care system. The bill is known as the Ensuring Veterans’ Smooth Transition Act, and it passed with a vote of 265-163. Currently veterans are required to proactively apply for health care benefits at the VA. But the new bill would make it so eligible veterans are … [Read more...] about House Passes Major New Veteran Bill, Will Automatically Enroll Veterans in VA Health Care
Military Retirees, Disabled Vets Getting Largest Pay Raise in Decades Beginning in 2022
Starting in 2022, military retirees and disabled vets are due to get the largest increase in their monthly checks since 1983. Many could see their monthly checks jump by hundreds of dollars. The adjustment rate was announced by the Social Security Administration, and it will be an increase of 5.9% compared to 2021. The VA is required to adjust disability payment rates by … [Read more...] about Military Retirees, Disabled Vets Getting Largest Pay Raise in Decades Beginning in 2022
VA Announces They Are Extending Disability Deadline for Gulf War Vets
The Department of Veteran Affairs recently announced that they are extending the deadline for Gulf War veterans to claim disability for illnesses related to their military service. The VA originally said they would stop accepting claims on December 31, 2021, however now they have extended the date to December 31, 2026. TRENDING: Congress Gives U.S. Veterans a Generous … [Read more...] about VA Announces They Are Extending Disability Deadline for Gulf War Vets