Veterans Benefits

Executive Order Expands Mental Health Benefits to Combat Veteran Suicide

By Debbie Gregory. “Supporting our Veterans during their Transition from Uniformed Service to Civilian Life” is an executive order that…

7 years ago

IRRRL Facts for Veterans

By Debbie Gregory. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is often praised for the education benefits given to those who…

7 years ago

VA Faces Challenges to Implement “Forever” GI Bill

By Debbie Gregory. The Department of Veterans Affairs has said it is facing problems implementing some parts of the Harry…

7 years ago

Merger of VA and DoD Health Systems Being Considered

By Debbie Gregory. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides healthcare to veterans through medical centers and clinics owned and…

7 years ago

Colorado VA Used Forbidden Lists of Patients Wanting Mental Health Car

By Debbie Gregory. A Veterans Administration (VA) investigation has revealed that VA facilities in Denver, Golden and Colorado Springs failed…

7 years ago

Allegations of Skimming Impacts VA’s Private Healthcare Providers

By Debbie Gregory. TriWest Healthcare Alliance and Health Net Federal Services, the companies charged with administering private health care options…

7 years ago

$2.3 Million Settlement in Marine Veteran’s Death

By Debbie Gregory. Former Marine Jason Simcakoski was 35 when he died in 2014 at the Tomah VA facility. His…

7 years ago

Higher Disability Ratings for Service-Connected Injuries

By Debbie Gregory. Sharp v. Shulkin may be a game-changing decision for many disabled veterans who suffer from injuries to…

7 years ago

Is TRICARE Fee Restructuring a Good Thing?

By Debbie Gregory. The three region TRICARE system will soon be history as TRICARE divides into two regions: Tricare East…

7 years ago

Alarming Rate of Suicide Among Servicewomen and Female Vets

By Debbie Gregory. Female military veterans run a 250% higher risk than civilian women for suicide, a startling finding that…

7 years ago