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Stories about military benefits and pay.

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Trump’s tax cut was a disaster for some Gold Star families, but it’s a symptom of a larger problem
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Trump’s tax cut was a disaster for some Gold Star families, but it’s a symptom of a larger problem

By James Clark

Posted on Apr 23, 2019

The VA failed to track a vet’s home care appointments. Then his foot became infected, and his leg had to be amputated
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The VA failed to track a vet’s home care appointments. Then his foot became infected, and his leg had to be amputated

By James Clark

Posted on Apr 11, 2019

Troops could get their biggest pay raise since 2010 under DoD’s proposed fiscal 2020 budget
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Troops could get their biggest pay raise since 2010 under DoD’s proposed fiscal 2020 budget

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Mar 11, 2019

DoD Releases 2019 Basic Allowance For Housing Rates
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DoD Releases 2019 Basic Allowance For Housing Rates

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Dec 15, 2018

US Troops Just Scored Their Largest Pay Raise In Nearly A Decade
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US Troops Just Scored Their Largest Pay Raise In Nearly A Decade

By Team T&P

Posted on Aug 14, 2018

Housing A Separated Migrant Child Costs The US More Than An Admiral’s BAH
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Housing A Separated Migrant Child Costs The US More Than An Admiral’s BAH

By Adam Weinstein

Posted on Jun 20, 2018

Predators Are Circling Around VA Home Loan Borrowers. Here’s How To Protect Yourself
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Predators Are Circling Around VA Home Loan Borrowers. Here’s How To Protect Yourself

By Greg Flynn

Posted on Jan 22, 2018

The Best Effort To Fight Opioid Addiction May Be At This VA Hospital In The Center Of America’s Epidemic
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The Best Effort To Fight Opioid Addiction May Be At This VA Hospital In The Center Of America’s Epidemic

By James Clark

Posted on Jan 16, 2018

Trying To Upgrade Your Discharge? The VA Has An App For That Now
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Trying To Upgrade Your Discharge? The VA Has An App For That Now

By James Clark

Posted on Dec 23, 2017

4 Common Questions About VA Benefits Answered By An Expert
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4 Common Questions About VA Benefits Answered By An Expert

By Dan Thorstad

Posted on Dec 3, 2017

A Powerful Look At How Gold Star Families Mourn Their Fallen Kin
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A Powerful Look At How Gold Star Families Mourn Their Fallen Kin

By Aaron Gell

Posted on Nov 7, 2017

Vets May Now Be Able To Get Higher Disability Ratings For Service-Connected Injuries
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Vets May Now Be Able To Get Higher Disability Ratings For Service-Connected Injuries

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Oct 25, 2017

VA Launches New Process To Turn Around Disability Claims In 30 Days Or Less
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VA Launches New Process To Turn Around Disability Claims In 30 Days Or Less

By James Clark

Posted on Sep 9, 2017

Hey Soldiers, Get Your Paperwork In Or You Could Lose Out On Your BAH
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Hey Soldiers, Get Your Paperwork In Or You Could Lose Out On Your BAH

By Jared Keller

Posted on Sep 5, 2017

152 Years Later, The VA Is Still Paying Out A Pension From The Civil War
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152 Years Later, The VA Is Still Paying Out A Pension From The Civil War

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Aug 26, 2017

Lesser Known Benefits To The Post-9/11 GI Bill
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Lesser Known Benefits To The Post-9/11 GI Bill

By Team T&P

Posted on Aug 16, 2017

TRICARE Just Added Important New Mental Health And Drug Benefits
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TRICARE Just Added Important New Mental Health And Drug Benefits

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Jul 24, 2017

Mark Wahlberg And Marcus Luttrell Team Up To Spread The Word About New Veterans Benefit
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Mark Wahlberg And Marcus Luttrell Team Up To Spread The Word About New Veterans Benefit

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Jul 18, 2017

DoD Plans To Seduce Senior Enlisted With New Retirement Benefits
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DoD Plans To Seduce Senior Enlisted With New Retirement Benefits

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Jun 13, 2017

Kickstart Your New Career With VA Benefits
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Kickstart Your New Career With VA Benefits

By Team T&P

Posted on May 30, 2017

VA Disability Compensation: Is it For You?
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VA Disability Compensation: Is it For You?

By Team T&P

Posted on May 27, 2017

Service Dogs And Other Lesser-Known VA Benefits
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Service Dogs And Other Lesser-Known VA Benefits

By Team T&P

Posted on May 22, 2017

Tricare Made A Joke About Military Dependents And People Loved It
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Tricare Made A Joke About Military Dependents And People Loved It

By James Clark

Posted on Feb 9, 2017

Vietnam Vet Told To Use Wag Bag In VA Hospital Room With No Toilet
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Vietnam Vet Told To Use Wag Bag In VA Hospital Room With No Toilet

By James Clark

Posted on Feb 7, 2017

How PTSD Cost Many Vets Their Military Benefits
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How PTSD Cost Many Vets Their Military Benefits

By Task & Purpose

Posted on Jun 3, 2016

Vietnam Vets With Agent Orange-Linked Cancer Are Still Waiting For Justice
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Vietnam Vets With Agent Orange-Linked Cancer Are Still Waiting For Justice

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on May 4, 2016

Why Hasn’t The Government Learned Anything From The Agent Orange Health Crisis?
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Why Hasn’t The Government Learned Anything From The Agent Orange Health Crisis?

By Scott Beauchamp

Posted on Apr 13, 2016

Why Student Vets Using The GI Bill Aren’t Immune To Debt
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Why Student Vets Using The GI Bill Aren’t Immune To Debt

By Barrett Y. Bogue

Posted on Apr 11, 2016

How To Be A GI Bill Expert: Know Your Surroundings
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How To Be A GI Bill Expert: Know Your Surroundings

By Barrett Y. Bogue

Posted on Apr 6, 2016

VA Offers Special Pension Benefit To Disabled Vets And Spouses
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VA Offers Special Pension Benefit To Disabled Vets And Spouses

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Mar 29, 2016

How To be A GI Bill Expert: Know Your Payment
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How To be A GI Bill Expert: Know Your Payment

By Barrett Y. Bogue

Posted on Mar 25, 2016

The 4 Key Things That Must Be Proven In Every VA Benefits Claim
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The 4 Key Things That Must Be Proven In Every VA Benefits Claim

By Chris Attig

Posted on Feb 12, 2016

7 Things Vets Need To Do After Winning A VA Claim
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7 Things Vets Need To Do After Winning A VA Claim

By Chris Attig

Posted on Jan 21, 2016

3 Things You Need To Nail Your VA Disability Claim
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3 Things You Need To Nail Your VA Disability Claim

By Lauren Katzenberg

Posted on Jan 21, 2016

Vets Who Accept Separation Pay Can’t Receive VA Compensation
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Vets Who Accept Separation Pay Can’t Receive VA Compensation

By James Clark

Posted on Dec 30, 2015

When A Military Family Becomes A Gold Star Family
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When A Military Family Becomes A Gold Star Family

By Andy Symonds

Posted on Dec 4, 2015

This Iraq War Vet Was Refused Care At 2 VA Clinics
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This Iraq War Vet Was Refused Care At 2 VA Clinics

By James Clark

Posted on Jul 1, 2015

Why The DoD’s Proposed Military Retirement Plan Isn’t The Right Solution
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Why The DoD’s Proposed Military Retirement Plan Isn’t The Right Solution

By Rob Callahan

Posted on Jun 18, 2015

5 Common Misconceptions About Filing VA Claims Debunked
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5 Common Misconceptions About Filing VA Claims Debunked

By Ryan Gallucci

Posted on Jun 5, 2015

There’s A Big Change In How Vets Have To File VA Claims
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There’s A Big Change In How Vets Have To File VA Claims

By Corey Adwar

Posted on Mar 18, 2015

Here Are 5 Things You Need To Know Before Filing A VA Claim
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Here Are 5 Things You Need To Know Before Filing A VA Claim

By Michael Cessaro

Posted on Jan 13, 2015

The Director Of Phoenix VA Hospital Has Finally Been Fired
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The Director Of Phoenix VA Hospital Has Finally Been Fired

By Lauren Katzenberg

Posted on Nov 25, 2014

8 Ways To Improve Your VA Disability Claim
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8 Ways To Improve Your VA Disability Claim

By Chris Attig

Posted on Sep 4, 2014

Why I’m Appealing My VA Disability Rating
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Why I’m Appealing My VA Disability Rating

By Elana Duffy

Posted on Aug 20, 2014

Here Is What A Routine Trip To The VA Hospital In NYC Is Like For One Veteran
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Here Is What A Routine Trip To The VA Hospital In NYC Is Like For One Veteran

By Elana Duffy

Posted on Jul 23, 2014