4 Major Federal Agencies That Offer Veterans Benefits
Veterans Affairs (VA) is the primary agency in the United States that provides veterans with benefits and unique services. Some of the benefits from VA include education benefits, home loans, life insurance, and health care benefits. While the VA is one of the most important resources for veterans, additional government agencies in the US help […]
How To Obtain Vital VA Documents And Records Online
Accessing VA documents and records is essential, especially when applying for VA benefits or services. Veterans do not need to visit VA offices to access them as these resources are now available online. Below are some important VA records and documents veterans may access online. Veteran ID cards There are different types of VA ID […]
What Is Burn Pit Exposure?
In any theater of war, dealing with trash is a chief concern. Failure to dispose of it on a regular and consistent schedule can lead to a range of health concerns, as well as a general lack of order and discipline necessary to maintain a safe and alert force. There are several ways to deal […]
The Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) Benefits For Veterans
Veterans with disabilities may benefit from the SSDI program. The SSDI benefits are funded by the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) to help the disabled and certain family members. To qualify for this program, you must have contributed to the Social Security trust fund as per the Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA). Typically, the payout from […]
What Are The Eligibility Requirements For Veterans Benefits In The US?
The United States Department of Veterans Affairs is the federal agency that provides assistance and services to those who served their country during times of war, conflict, or military hostilities. This includes educational benefits for spouses and children. To be eligible for veterans benefits, you need to be a veteran with an honorable discharge or […]
Senate Panel Brings Bipartisan Support To $270 Billion VA Spending Plan
In welcome news to Veterans and their families, Senate appropriators have endorsed White House plans to greatly expand funding for the Department of Veterans’ Affairs in the coming fiscal year (2022). The Senate Committee arrived at an agreement on a plan that would raise discretionary spending up to $113 billion, bringing the entire VA’s budget […]
U.S. Disability Services Brace For Long-Haul COVID-19
Despite the end of the COVID-19 pandemic remaining entirely hypothetical for much of the world, some much-needed attention is now turning towards the population of survivors who will be suffering from lingering effects for weeks, months and years afterwards. First observed in the initial waves of infections and recoveries, “Long-Haul COVID” is the term to […]