5/23/2013 - America’s servicemen and servicewomen will now have more information about their federal education loans, special benefits available to them, and their repayment options with the release of a new brochure announced today. “We know that our servicemen and women are faced with an abundance of challenges and transitions while deployed and upon … [Read more...]
VA and Veterans Service Organizations Announce Claims Initiative to Reduce Claims Backlog
WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Disabled American Veterans (DAV), and The American Legion announced a new partnership to help reduce the compensation claims backlog for Veterans. The effort—the Fully Developed Claims (FDC) Community of Practice—is a key part of VA’s overall transformation plan to end the backlog in 2015 and … [Read more...]
VA Announces New Grants to Help End Veterans’ Homelessness
WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced two new grants to support Secretary Eric K. Shinseki’s goal of ending Veterans’ homelessness in 2015. Under these new programs, homeless providers can apply for funding to enhance the facilities used to serve homeless Veterans, and acquire vans to facilitate transportation of this population. … [Read more...]
Who Qualifies for Medical Assistance with the Veterans Health Administration
(5/16/2013) - Soldiers returning to war can suffer from many physical and mental burdens, and providing continuing care for veterans is one of the most important commitments that government and social services can make. But the myths, misconceptions, and plain rumors that surround who is eligible for assistance and how to best go about getting it can often prevent injured and … [Read more...]
Sooner Is Better When Transferring Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits
MILLINGTON, Tenn. (NNS, May 13, 2013) -- Sailors who wish to transfer Post-9/11 GI Bill education benefits to eligible family members should act sooner rather than later to avoid missing out, according to Navy officials. "The transferability option must be elected while the service member is serving in the armed forces," said Paul Wilder, program manager, Post-9/11 GI Bill, … [Read more...]