Can You Receive VA Benefits To Buy A Specially Equipped Vehicle?
For many Americans, the ability to drive is key to their work, health and personal life. A disability can radically change your needs as a driver, requiring significant adaptations or a new vehicle entirely. Thankfully, many disabled veterans and service members may qualify for an automobile allowance or adaptive equipment grant. Veterans’ benefits may assist […]
What Are Some Benefits That Veterans Are Entitled To?
When most people think of veterans’ benefits, they typically think of health insurance and disability benefits. However, veterans in Indiana are actually entitled to a wide range of benefits that can help them and their family members. These benefits can include caregiver support, college credits and even tax preparation services. What kinds of benefits are […]
Vietnam Veterans In Indiana May Qualify For More Benefits
All veterans are at risk for service-related injuries and conditions. For instance, Vietnam veterans who were exposed to the tactical herbicide Agent Orange on the battlefield are at risk of developing various diseases. This risk is taken into account with regard to health benefits. If Vietnam veterans develop a condition that’s included on the official […]
The Disability Property Tax Exemption Explained
In many states, disabled homeowners, including veterans with disabilities, are eligible for property tax exemptions. These tax exemptions can significantly reduce a disabled homeowner’s annual tax burden. Exemptions are different for disabled individuals and disabled veterans Veterans with disabilities quality for state-level tax exemptions in most cases. However, in some states, disabled individuals who are […]
Veterans Who Received An Other-Than-Honorable Discharge May Still Be Eligible For Benefits
Throughout our nation’s history, millions of men and women have served their country in the military. Sadly, many of those individuals have slipped through the cracks and have yet to receive access to the benefits that they were promised. Many of those veterans awaiting their benefits are in Indiana. More than half a million vets […]
Appealing Denials Of Veteran’s Benefits Claims
When Indiana veterans need disability benefits, they submit a claim to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. This agency can approve or deny their claim. If the claim is denied, know that it is possible and often worthwhile to appeal the decision. How can veterans appeal the VA’s decision on their claim? If a claim […]