July 19th, 2011 | by freedom | published in Veteran Benefits
Hugh Shelton, Former U.S. Army General and the 14th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is working to educate retired military members about a special veterans benefit known as the Aid and Attendance package.
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.
June 23rd, 2011 | by Kristine | published in VA Loan Programs
According to VA guidelines, military mortgages are for eligible borrowers who occupy their homes and are not typically used to finance income property. But, there are exceptions to every rule.
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.
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.
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?
June 13th, 2011 | by freedom | published in Veteran Benefits
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.
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.
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.
June 8th, 2011 | by Kristine | published in VA Loan Programs
After the housing bubble burst in 2007, many parts of the country saw a decrease in real estate values. Is it okay to seek a VA refinance loan if your home has decreased in value?
