Hiring Heroes Focuses on Vet Unemployment
June 29th, 2011 | by Peter S. Gaytan | published in Careers
Senator Patty Murray (D-Washington) has proposed aggressive new legislation to deal with the growing rate of unemployment among veterans.
TRICARE Update
June 20th, 2011 | by Angela Caban | published in Veteran Benefits
A few months ago, TRICARE made the announcement that a Young Adult Program (TYA) would be available for military families and their college graduate children. The TYA program through TRICARE is now available to eligible beneficiaries.
What is the REACH Program?
June 16th, 2011 | by freedom | published in Veteran Benefits
The Resources for Enhancing Alzheimer’s Caregivers’ Health (REACH) is a program through the VA that helps caregivers who provide 24-hour care to former servicemembers.
Court Decision Too Harsh on VA Mental Health Care
June 14th, 2011 | by Peter S. Gaytan | published in Veteran Benefits
The Court ordered the VA to develop a new mental-health care plan, finding its current system seriously flawed. However, is their decision too harsh?
VA renews partnership with ViTelCare
June 10th, 2011 | by freedom | published in Veteran Benefits
An agreement between the VA and ViTelCare has been reached for a renewed contract involving the continued delivery of home health products to former servicemembers.
Does the VA Owe You Money?
June 9th, 2011 | by Peter S. Gaytan | published in Veteran Benefits
According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, veterans and their families may be owed unclaimed life insurance policy payments, dividend checks, and refunds totaling $33 million.
VA Hospitals Combat Deadly Infections
June 1st, 2011 | by Peter S. Gaytan | published in Health & Wellness
Success at VA hospitals in fighting the deadly bacterial infection methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) may have significant implications for the private sector.
Former Servicemembers Should Not Pay For Aid
May 26th, 2011 | by freedom | published in Veteran Benefits
Astonishingly, a growing number of businesses are charging veterans for help with their applications. No veteran should ever pay for their benefits.
Younger Vets Struggle to Find Jobs
May 25th, 2011 | by Peter S. Gaytan | published in Careers
Senator Patty Murray reported that in March, the Department of Labor found that the unemployment rate for younger veterans was more than 27 percent.
VA to Further Aid Caregivers
May 24th, 2011 | by freedom | published in Veteran Benefits
Plans to extend aid to caregivers of retired servicemembers affected by wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have been recently announced by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
