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...
Veterans who spend most of their time at home due to an illness or disability may be eligible for tax-free VA housebound benefits. Veterans diagnosed with mesothelioma or recovering from cancer treatments like surgery may not have the energy to leave their homes and thus may qualify for this ...
100 percent disabled veterans receive a 10-point advantage for their application rating. Veteran spouses can receive benefits for state employment as well. In Michigan, the spouse of a veteran who is at least 50 percent disabled can receive hiring preferences. ...
Female Veterans Do Battle for Benefits at HomeCHICAGO - When Xatavia Hughes, the granddaughter of a militaryman, went to serve in Iraq, she...Sweeney, Annie
The former Georgia congressman was easily confirmed to lead the nation's delivery of veterans benefits and health care. 10 days ago One of the last remaining Tuskegee World War II veterans dies at 100 Harry Stewart Jr. was one of the legendary flying corps’ most decorated pilots during the ...
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When your claim for VA disability benefits for a current condition that the medical experts find is at least as likely as not caused by an event, injury, or illness during your active service, the VA will likely approve your claim. It is vital to ensure that the medical expert is provided...
Our disability program has helped countless wounded warriors and their loved ones. John Johnston Social Security Wounded Warriors Read more ... Vets Can Enroll in Discount Program at Expo (2) Details Tweet Representatives from the Recorder of Deeds office will be on hand at the Veterans...
In Europe, Great Britain and the Commonwealth countries it is common to observe two minutes of silence at 11 a.m. every November 11. Veterans Day Traditions In the United States, an official wreath-laying ceremony is held each Veterans Day at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington ...
Unemployable due to a service-connected disability Other qualifiers lead to limited oral care VADIP The VA Dental Insurance Program (VADIP) does not offer significant cost reductions for tooth implants compared to the FEDVIP offerings. The two VADIP plans offer lesser benefits without a discounted...