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,…

6 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…

10 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…

10 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…

10 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…

11 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,…

11 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…

12 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…

12 years ago