Veterans’ Benefits

Veterans Benefits: The VA Home Loan

VA direct and VA-backed Veterans home loans can help Veterans, service members, and eligible surviving spouses become homeowners (and build,…

5 years ago

Most Private Sector Doctors Unprepared to Treat Veterans

By Debbie Gregory. While many veterans get some health care from private doctors, those doctors often fall short when it…

8 years ago

Military Status Could Give Veterans a Chance Instead of a Cell

Most veterans are strengthened by their military service, but in many cases, the combat experience has left veterans with Post-Traumatic…

8 years ago

Senate Legislation Affects Veterans Benefits

By Debbie Gregory. Senate lawmakers approved the Veterans First Act,  a veterans benefits bill that expands programs by reworking the…

9 years ago

Military Connection: VA Makes Huge Dent in Claims Backlog

By Debbie Gregory. A federal initiative to have the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provide timely decisions on disability payments…

10 years ago

Military Connection: VA Expands Sexual Trauma Plan: By Debbie Gregory

On December 1, 2014, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced expanded eligibility for Veterans in need of mental healthcare,…

10 years ago

Military Connection: The Veteran Benefits Debate: By Joe Silva

A congressional auditor’s report found that close to 60,000 Veterans are receiving benefits from three separate government entities … and…

10 years ago

Military Connection: Obama Signs VA Reform Bill: By Debbie Gregory

On Thursday August 7, 2014, President Obama signed the Veterans Access, Choice and Accountability Act of 2014 into law. The…

10 years ago