Veterans may apply for the VR&E program and get benefits only if they satisfy the following eligibility criteria:Have an honorable discharge Have a VA disability rating or memo rating of 10 percent or more Have an employment handicap as a result of disability gained on active duty Have applied...
WASHINGTON - A bill that would enhance health care and disability benefits for millions of veterans exposed to toxic burn pits hit a snag in the Senate last week, angering advocates like comedian Jon Stewart who say help from the government is long overdue. Lawmakers have been hearing increasin...
Before 2015, veterans had few easy optionsto prove their military service. The military only issuesID cardsfor current service members, retirees, and certain veterans with a 100% disability rating. Veterans can use several ID card options to prove their military service. These include a Veteran I...
The VA disability rating system may be fun for people who like math, however, it can be a real pain for veterans trying to get the maximum benefit amount available. The system claims to be designed in a way that prevents anyone from claiming disability benefits above 100%. The reasoning is...
you should be able to receive assistance from the VFW or American Legion. There are a few occasions when enlisting expert help is a good idea. This can include applying for The Veterans Aid and Pension Benefit, disability, and certain benefits claims which may be complicated or require legal ...
“Typical group long-term disability benefits replace about 60 percent of the worker’s usual salary. These benefits usually start when short-term benefits are exhausted and continue from five years to life.” In addition, there are only five states that have state-mandated disability ins...
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Disability Compensation (DC) program provides disability benefits to nearly one in five military veterans in the US andCoile, CourtneyDuggan, MarkGuo, AudreySocial Science Electronic Publishing
disability is service-related, let the VSO guide you. Many Vietnam veterans suffered from exposure to chemicals such as Agent Orange, which has long-term effects on the body. If you are a World War II veteran, you may qualify for special benefits from the Social Security Administration. ...
disability is service-related, let the VSO guide you. Many Vietnam veterans suffered from exposure to chemicals such as Agent Orange, which has long-term effects on the body. If you are a World War II veteran, you may qualify for special benefits from the Social Security Administration. ...
From the moment they leave active duty, veterans with disabilities have a different experience than veterans without disabilities. In a recent study conducted by my organization, Easterseals, we found that disabled veterans were far less likely than veterans without a disabilityto describe the transiti...