Financial Assistance for Guard and Reserve Families

June 25, 2012 By Leave a Comment

When National Guard and Reserve servicemembers return from deployment, they find themselves with a lapse in income that causes financial difficulties for them and their families. If you are a … [Read more...]

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Retired General Helps with Veterans Benefits

July 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Hugh Shelton, Former U.S. Army General and the 14th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is working in partnership with living community provider Holiday Retirement to educate retire military … [Read more...]

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Hiring Heroes Focuses on Vet Unemployment

June 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment

By Peter S. GaytanSenator Patty Murray (D-Washington) has proposed aggressive new legislation to deal with the growing rate of unemployment among veterans. Today, more than one in four veterans … [Read more...]

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VA Loans Outside the Box – Financing Income Property

June 23, 2011 By 1 Comment

Written by Kristine Wylie,Most VA-backed mortgages are for purchase or refinance of a single-family residence in which an active duty military member or veteran lives in.  According to VA … [Read more...]

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TRICARE Update

June 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Written by Angela Caban,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 … [Read more...]

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What is the REACH Program?

June 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment

The Resources for Enhancing Alzheimer's Caregivers' Health (REACH) is a program through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs that helps caregivers who provide 24-hour care to former servicemembers … [Read more...]

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Court Decision Too Harsh on VA Mental Health Care

June 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment

By Peter S. GaytanIn a powerful rebuke to the VA mental health care system, a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th circuit, agreed with the argument put forward by the … [Read more...]

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VA Benefits Could be Helping More Veterans

June 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Currently, the VA benefit known as the Aid and Attendance pension helps about 182,000 veterans.  But, VA wants more former servicepersons to check their eligibility.Aid and Attendance is one of … [Read more...]

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VA renews partnership with ViTelCare

June 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment

An agreement between the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Visual Telecommunication Network Inc. has been reached for a renewed contract involving the continued delivery of home health products … [Read more...]

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Does the VA Owe You Money?

June 9, 2011 By 5 Comments

By Peter S. GaytanAccording to the Department of Veterans Affairs, veterans and their families may be owed unclaimed life insurance policy payments, dividend checks, and refunds totaling $33 … [Read more...]

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