Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Act of 2008 enhances VA loan guaranty program
 
Veterans like many Americans may be treading in rough economic waters.  And, many homeowners fear that if they don’t keep afloat, the foreclosure wave could ultimately wash them under.  For many VA-eligible borrowers who qualify, relief may be in sight now that new and better [...]

The Veterans Administration has contracts with nursing homes that have agreed to participate in the benefits healthcare program.  Therefore, the VA will not cover any nursing home care that is provided outside of its benefit network participation.  It is, therefore, prudent for veterans and/or their families to get more information about Long Term Care (LTC) [...]

Finally, more than 175,000 Gulf War vets get some validation for their post-war illnesses coined as Gulf War Syndrome.  As a result of a 450-page report from experts, a congressionally-mandated panel has concluded Gulf War Syndrome is real.
Many suffering Gulf War veterans believed their unexplained illnesses were caused by “something” from their Gulf War [...]

The Most Important Skills
You Must Learn
In Order to Succeed In the Civilian World
 
(Part 6)
 
 
How to become financially smart in the civilian world
 
When you are in the military, you feel financially secure because you know that the military takes care for your financial and medical needs with the help of government funding.
 
The military makes you feel [...]

While most veteran benefits are geared toward combat veterans or service-related disabilities, health care is not one of those benefits. The Veterans Administration provides a Medical Benefits Package that applies to all veterans except those with a dishonorable discharge.
The Medical Benefits Package is based on active military service and not limited to combat service. There [...]