Veteran Benefits

Homeless Veterans Program Working

December 28th, 2011  |  by  |  published in Veteran Benefits

The president is half way through the first phase of his grand plan to end homelessness among veterans in five years and among the rest of the homeless population within ten.

Why Do VA-approved Lender Guidelines Differ?

December 21st, 2011  |  by  |  published in VA Loan Programs

Qualifying for a VA home loan can vary from lender to lender. Why?

New partnership promotes education and employment for veterans

December 19th, 2011  |  by  |  published in Veteran Benefits

Military MBA along with Student Veterans of America will soon partner to promote veterans benefits through a comprehensive blog.

Veterans Forced to Wait

December 14th, 2011  |  by  |  published in Veteran Benefits

Making the decision to seek help for mental health issues is a critical and difficult first step for many veterans. So it’s frustrating and dangerous, when vets seek care for post-traumatic stress disorder and brain injuries, and find they must wait in order to see a professional.

Two Senators try to Enhance 2nd Amendment Rights for Veterans

December 12th, 2011  |  by  |  published in Veteran Benefits

Proposed legislation from U.S. Senators Thad Cochran and Roger Wicker of Mississippi containing additional support for veterans’ right to bear arms may soon be passed.U.S. veterans may soon have enhanced second amendment rights to own firearms.

Veterans with Osteoarthritis Could find Relief

December 8th, 2011  |  by  |  published in Veteran Benefits

Last July the journal Arthritis and Rheumatism linked the physical stress faced by modern soldiers with 108,266 cases of mechanical degenerative arthritis, or osteoarthritis between 1998 and 2008.

Thanking the Caregivers

December 7th, 2011  |  by  |  published in Veteran Benefits

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has joined with the National Family Caregivers Association (NFCA) to show support for this essential job by recognizing and appreciating veterans’ caregivers.

Assisted Living Homes and VA Loans

December 6th, 2011  |  by  |  published in VA Loan Programs

Assisted living senior housing communities are common across the U.S. Some assisted living properties can be purchased rather than rented. VA-eligible borrowers with assisted living needs can use their VA home loan benefits to finance an assisted living property.

Dependents Receive Benefits, Too

December 1st, 2011  |  by  |  published in Veteran Benefits

It isn’t only veterans who receive educational benefits for service to the military. Survivors and Dependents Assistance (DEA) is available for qualified dependents to help go to school or receive vocational training.

Transitional Housing Opportunities Expand

November 30th, 2011  |  by  |  published in Veteran Benefits

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is entering into public/private partnerships to add an additional 1,000 transitional housing units across the nation.

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