New Name Reflects Expanded Mission to Serve Veterans Through Sponsorship, Education and Advocacy KILLEEN, TX — The Veterans Legal Assistance Program (VLAP) has officially rebranded as the Veterans Information & Assistance Program (VIAP), a change that reflects the organization’s expanded…
Chairman Jerry Moran, R-Kan. and Sen. Angus King, I-Maine have reintroduced a bill that would have the VA partner with the National Academies of Sciences to conduct a study on how brain injuries affect Veterans’ mental health. Chairman of the…
Your DD Form 214, also known as just DD214, is the official name of your military discharge papers. Every Veteran should receive this Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty when they leave military service. Vets should hold on…
The VA’s Veterans Pension program provides monthly payments to wartime Veterans who meet certain age or disability requirements, and who have income and net worth within certain limits. Find out if you’re eligible for this benefit now and what the…
Several important changes are coming to TRICARE in 2025, some of which could result in beneficiaries getting kicked off their health plans if certain steps are not taken. Starting January 1, 2025, TRICARE is transitioning to “T-5” contracts for the…
Veterans who were exposed to toxins during their military service should consider filing a new claim, even if they already receive disability pay. Here’s how the PACT Act can benefit existing VA beneficiaries. What is the PACT Act? The PACT…
A U.S. Army sergeant and his family were awarded over $10 million in a lawsuit for economic and medical damages caused by toxic, mold-infested military housing at Fort Cavazos. The property management company, previously known as Fort Hood Family Housing,…
In April, the VA announced that Veterans who received other than honorable discharges for misconduct, questionable behavior, or homosexuality will have the opportunity to apply for VA health care and benefits. The VA plans to change the regulation around “character…
Veterans receiving special benefits from the VA and other organizations may not be required to pay taxes on them, depending on a variety of factors. One of the biggest factors to consider is the state the Veteran resides in. Many…
VA disability ratings are very important for Veterans receiving health care benefits, as the ratings play a large part in determining financial support and essential services. What is a VA Disability Rating? VA disability ratings indicate the severity of a…