Category Archives: Veteran’s Benefits
Association Offers Advice on Knowledge all Veterans Should Have
The Military Officers of America Association, a 370,000 member strong organization that was founded in Los Angeles in 1929, proudly proclaims itself the “nation’s largest and most influential association of military officers.” Patriotic Soldier Sitting On Wheel Chair Against American FlagA recent posting on the MOAA website offers an enlightening list of five things… Read More »
Female Veterans Face Their Own, Specific Challenges
All military veterans face challenges when it comes to returning to civilian life, but as the conservative media outlet Newsmax.com pointed out in a recent story, the growing number of female veterans must cope with some unique ones. Soldier holding folded American flag The article by Tony Piccoli, in noting the rapid growth in… Read More »
Innovative Project Allows Veterans to Help Health Care into the Future
Portrait of a Mature Male Veteran Standing in Front of a Stars and Stripes Flag Wearing Election Badges A remarkable research project is under way that will enable veterans, who have given so much to their country, to give even more. Recently, U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs Secretary Bob McDonald brought to 441,196 the… Read More »
Budget Shortfall Could Close VA Hospitals
Health care for veterans, already in a deplorable state, could be about to get much worse, according to a recent Associated Press story that ran in in The San Diego Union-Tribune. The Department of Veterans Affairs may have to shut down some hospitals this month if Congress fails to act to close to $2.5… Read More »
Proposed New Pension Rules Labeled ‘Attack’ On Veterans, Families
A recent opinion piece in Forbes magazine pulled no punches in criticizing proposed new Veterans Administration rules dealing with who can receive monthly pension and widows’ benefits. “It’s an attempt to prevent people from gaming the system by giving away assets and then applying for aid,” according to the article. “But veterans and their… Read More »
The Challenge of Successfully Applying for Veterans Benefits
The government’s helping hand can be a little slippery and hard to hold on to — especially for veterans. For the last few months, NPR has featured an ongoing series called Back at Base, which chronicles the lives of American troops all around the world. A special part of that series, released just a… Read More »
Special Courts Deal With Special Problems Of Veterans
Veterans deserve special treatment for the sacrifices they have made in serving their country. They also often have special problem as a result of their military experience, and that’s why there is a growing trend across the country to create special courts to deal with ex-servicemen and women. “Most veterans are strengthened by their… Read More »
ABA Has Committee Focused On Legal Needs Of Veterans
Because the legal issues faced by veterans can be so complex and particular, the American Bar Association has a Coordinating Committee on Veterans Benefits and Services. Many who serve on the panel were themselves in the military and approach the legal problems from their own experiences. http://gty.im/135602325 “The challenge is huge, but the ABA… Read More »
Veterans Generally Need Accredited Help Filing For Benefits
Veterans may receive assistance from anyone at all in making claims for benefits – but only once. http://gty.im/142020890 After that, according to federal law, the person offering the help must be accredited as either an attorney, agent or representative of a service organization, as noted on the website longtermcarelink.net. “Federal law dictates that no… Read More »
Medicare And Veterans Administration Benefits Don’t Work Together
Veterans trying to decide between using their VA benefits or Medicare can use both, but only to a limited extent, according to the website Medicareinteractive.org. http://gty.im/200559688-001 “You can have both Medicare and Veterans Affairs benefits,” the site states. “However, Medicare and VA benefits do not work together. Medicare does not pay for any care… Read More »