Veterans may be eligible for both VA and social security disability benefits simultaneously. There is also a possibility of collecting one benefit and not qualifying for the other, since both the application process and the disability definition are different. Read on...
Veterans Benefits
Aid &Attendance (A&A) vs. housebound benefits
On Behalf of McKown & Myers, LLP | Dec 3, 2021 | Veterans Benefits
Veterans may receive Aid & Attendance and Housebound benefits in addition to their monthly VA pension benefit. These enhanced benefits are available for veterans in-home care, nursing home or assisted living. For you to receive these enhanced monthly pensions, you...
Training and education programs accessible with the GI Bill
On Behalf of McKown & Myers, LLP | Nov 18, 2021 | Veterans Benefits
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,...
Veterans Affairs Extends Presumptive Period Deadline for Persian Gulf War Veterans
On Behalf of McKown & Myers, LLP | Nov 15, 2021 | Veterans Benefits
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...
Dependency and Indemnity Compensation for spouses, parents, or dependents
On Behalf of McKown & Myers, LLP | Nov 10, 2021 | Veterans Benefits
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...
How to obtain vital VA documents and records online
On Behalf of McKown & Myers, LLP | Sep 24, 2021 | Veterans Benefits
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...
4 major federal agencies that offer veterans benefits
On Behalf of McKown & Myers, LLP | Sep 24, 2021 | 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...
The Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits for veterans
On Behalf of McKown & Myers, LLP | Sep 13, 2021 | Veterans Benefits
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...
Senate Panel Brings Bipartisan Support To $270 Billion VA Spending Plan
On Behalf of McKown & Myers, LLP | Sep 10, 2021 | Veterans Benefits
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...
What veterans and their families need to know about VA benefits
On Behalf of McKown & Myers, LLP | Aug 27, 2021 | Veterans Benefits
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is the agency that helps veterans and their families receive benefits. The VA not only provides resources for those who have served in the military but also offers assistance to their family members as well. The benefits...