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 […]

Last week I discussed the phenomenon of thousands of our brothers and sisters choosing to live out side of the US.  I say thousands, but the number is probably in the tens of thousands because obtaining an accurate count is impossible.  It is impossible because many, even most, of us maintain a US mailing address […]

As mere mortals, no one can be expected to know everything about all things. However, information is readily available – and in laymen’s terms – about most items of interest.  There are times that we are unable to realize our need to know something until another person alerts us to it.  Such is the case […]

If you stop squeaking, they stop oiling!  That is the plain and simple truth.  Negative emotions, however well-deserved, should be kept under wraps as you tangle your way through the system to get the services you need and earned.  Remember, asking for help is not a sign of weakness.  It is an avenue to empowerment.
 
 
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If you have a VA home loan, it is up to you to prevent foreclosure from happening.  As with any type of loan, if you fail to make the monthly payments, you will put the home at risk of foreclosure.  If your home did fall to foreclosure, the Department of Veterans Affairs, who have backed […]

PTSD is the abbreviation for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, a difficult to diagnose illness seen in people who experience a tragic, unexpected event or consistent exposure to realities of combat. It is important to be diagnosed and begin treatment as quickly as possible to prevent symptoms from spiraling out of control.

How do VA loans and bankruptcy go hand in hand?  VA loans are available to most veterans.  You will need to qualify for these loans though.  Qualifications often include a good credit history demonstrating your ability to repay the loan in full.  If you have filed bankruptcy, there are special qualifications that you will need […]

It’s hard to say good-bye.  It can be just as difficult to say hello.  That’s the reality of life as a military family.  The Pentagon reports that more than 1,600,000 military have been deployed to Afghanistan or Iraq since 2001.  Post traumatic stress disorder, brain injury and major depression are most frequently reported and diagnosed […]

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is the term used to describe a myriad of symptoms which occur after a tragic event or an event that the mind perceives as being tragic.  It is a misunderstood disorder that, historically, was applied to members of the military who had been in combat and had difficulty readjusting to civilian […]

The VA debt consolidation loan is an outstanding tool that veterans can use to their advantage to reduce their monthly debt.  These loans provide debt consolidation by allowing you to tap into the equity of your home.  As long as you are a qualified veteran, either active duty or honorably discharged, you may qualify for […]