Are Complex Rules Delaying VA Benefit Claims?

January 2nd, 2012  |  by  |  published in Veteran Benefits

VA currently has more than 868,000 pending claims. Over 60 percent of them are more than 125 days old.

Top 5 Tips for a Smooth VA Loan Purchase

December 29th, 2011  |  by  |  published in VA Loan Programs

The VA loan process can be quick and simple if you follow these 5 easy tips.

Order of the Purple Heart Reaches Out to Wounded Veterans

December 16th, 2011  |  by  |  published in Support Groups

The Order of the Purple Heart reaches out to wounded veterans raising funds for service, and rehabilitation for any wounded, disabled, or handicapped veteran and their dependents.

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.

Military Buzz: Veterans Honored, Helped and left with out help

December 14th, 2011  |  by  |  published in Military Life

Veterans turning to farming are in the news again. And, one of the nation’s largest Veterans homes and the state’s largest nursing home is in the news for violations of state regulations.

Military News | Top Headlines

December 13th, 2011  |  by  |  published in Military News

Headlines: Shinseki says veteran homelessness population is down 12 percent. And, House and Senate agree on sweeping defense bill.

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.

The Importance of Higher Education

December 11th, 2011  |  by  |  published in Education

With the cost of public and private universities increasing every semester, there is a real question for many potential students if the cost of the degree is worth it.

Military News | Top Headlines

December 9th, 2011  |  by  |  published in Military News

Headlines: Retirement changes worry enlisted ranks. And, Pentagon defends handling of remains after landfill scandal.

Lessons Learned from Gulf War Vets

December 8th, 2011  |  by  |  published in Military News

Twenty years after the end of the Persian Gulf War, the VA has created a pilot program, designed to care for veterans of that conflict.

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