Training And Education Programs Accessible With The GI Bill

The GI Bill is a VA education benefit that helps eligible veterans and service members cover the costs associated with their educational training programs. The available GI Bill programs from the VA include the Post-9/11 GI Bill, Active Duty Montgomery GI Bill, Vocational Rehabilitation, and Education Program.  Survivors of servicemembers or the dependents of totally […]

Preparing For A Board Of Veterans’ Appeals Hearing

If you disagree with a decision about your VA benefits, you have several ways to get it reviewed. One of your options is to submit an appeal to a Veterans’ Appeals Judge at the Board of Veterans’ Appeals. By appealing, you are asking the judge to review the benefits claim decision and to hopefully re-decide in your […]

Veterans Affairs Extends Presumptive Period Deadline For Persian Gulf War Veterans

The Department of Veterans Affairs has extended the presumptive period for Gulf War veterans to receive compensation for qualifying chronic disabilities resulting from undiagnosed illnesses from the Gulf War to December 31, 2026. The decision is part of an effort to ensure that benefits are distributed to more veterans who deserve them. Background What is […]

Dependency And Indemnity Compensation For Spouses, Parents, Or Dependents

If you are the surviving parent, spouse, or child of a veteran who died from a service-related injury, disease, or disability, you may be eligible for VA Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (VA DIC) benefit.  DIC benefit eligibility requirement for a surviving spouse For a surviving spouse to qualify for VA DIC benefits, one of the […]

Veterans Burial Benefits

The VA offers allowances to the families of deceased veterans to help defray burial and funeral costs. An eligible surviving spouse will receive the burial and funeral expenses on a reimbursement basis. Therefore, they must provide receipts or evidence of spending to receive a one-time payment. The VA generally describes the reimbursements as two payments: a burial/cremation […]