U.S. veterans who served on active duty, air service, or naval service and did not receive a dishonorable discharge are eligible for several benefits. This includes financial and medical assistance. To qualify for the medical benefits package, you must first enroll...
Eligibility for benefits as a former prisoner of war
On Behalf of McKown & Myers, LLP | Apr 29, 2021 | Veterans Benefits
Over 500,000 Americans since the American Revolution have been captured and interned as a prisoner of war (POW). If you are a former POW, you may wonder what benefits you are eligible for from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Former POWs may...
VA expands benefits to family members who provide veteran care
On Behalf of McKown & Myers, LLP | Apr 1, 2021 | Veterans Benefits
The VA has expanded its Mission Act to provide more services to family caregivers. Starting in October 2020, the administration began accepting applications for its Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) from the caregivers of veterans who...
Eligibility for assisted living veteran benefits in Indiana
On Behalf of McKown & Myers, LLP | Mar 24, 2021 | Veterans Benefits
Sometimes veterans with a disability (acquired in the line of duty) might become unable to live independently. In this case, they would require assisted living care to help with daily activities involving personal hygiene, meal preparation, transport, etc. For this...
About the Veterans Benefits Fairness and Transparency Act of 2020
On Behalf of McKown & Myers, LLP | Jan 28, 2021 | Blog, Veterans Benefits
Veterans in Illinois and other states may have spent years of their lives fighting for the country. To ensure that veterans receive the benefits they deserve after the risks they took, Congress created the Veterans Benefits Fairness and Transparency Act of 2020. You...
Veterans’ benefits and toxic exposure
On Behalf of McKown & Myers, LLP | Dec 16, 2020 | Blog, Veterans Benefits
Veterans in Indiana should know that an important change may be coming to the world of veterans' benefits. Current regulations force people to prove that they were exposed to toxicity that caused an illness while serving. However, the VA may add burn pits and other...
How do you prepare for a VA board hearing?
On Behalf of McKown & Myers, LLP | Dec 11, 2020 | Blog, Veterans Benefits
When you file for veterans' benefits in Indiana, the Veterans Administration might decline your request. However, this doesn't mean that the battle is over. You can appeal the decision and possibly have it overturned so that you can get the benefits you're entitled...
Why veterans should switch to direct deposits instead of checks
On Behalf of McKown & Myers, LLP | Dec 11, 2020 | Veterans Benefits
Many veterans in Indiana receive their benefits through a check or debit card. However, Veterans Administration (VA) officials are urging veterans to switch over to a direct deposit. According to one of the officials, receiving payments by check or debit card can make...
Possible hope for veterans with less-than-honorable discharges
On Behalf of McKown & Myers, LLP | Nov 25, 2020 | Veterans Benefits
When a veteran from Indiana looks into getting veterans' benefits, the process is usually straightforward and simple when the person has been discharged with an honorable or general discharge. It can be much more difficult when a veteran has been discharged with a...
Can you receive VA benefits to buy a specially equipped vehicle?
On Behalf of McKown & Myers, LLP | Oct 30, 2020 | Veterans Benefits
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...