Veterans Benefits Archives

By Lizann Lightfoot Oct 19, 2020

Education

Don’t let your GI Bill go to waste

As a service member, you know that you qualify for GI Bill benefits that help pay for up to 36...

By James Clark Sep 14, 2020

News

Hack at Veterans Affairs agency exposes personal information of roughly 46,000 veterans

The Department of Veterans Affairs announced Monday that roughly 46,000 veterans had their personal information, like social security numbers, exposed...

By David Roza Jun 5, 2020

News

230,000 veterans’ disability ratings are stuck in limbo due to COVID-19

"We must have a plan to keep vets safe but also keep claims moving forward.”

By James Clark Jun 3, 2020

Analysis

America’s most vulnerable veterans say they’re trapped and isolated amid the COVID-19 pandemic

For paralyzed veterans, even some of the most fundamental, and crucial, aspects of their daily life have been upended by...

By Nelson Akeredolu, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Apr 16, 2020

Military Benefits

Here are all the financial resources for troops and veterans hurt by the COVID-19 pandemic

C.R.E.A.M.

By James Clark Apr 6, 2020

Analysis

‘I’m wearing the same mask three days in a row’ — VA workers detail what it’s like on the frontline of COVID-19

As the coronavirus continues to spread globally, five VA healthcare workers spoke to Task & Purpose on the condition their...

By Dorothy Mills-Gregg, Military.com Mar 28, 2020

News

Here’s what will happen if the VA runs out of space for patients

The Department of Veterans Affairs is beginning to divide its inpatient units into two zones to separate non-infectious patients from...

By Ryan Foley and Meghan Brooks, New York Legal Assistance Group Mar 26, 2020

Opinion

The VA needs to do more in the fight against COVID-19

Advocates demand that the Department of Veterans Affairs act quickly to help veterans protect their benefits and health.

By Patricia Kime, Military.com Mar 25, 2020

News

COVID-19 relief bill contains nearly $20 billion for veterans

The massive $330 billion coronavirus relief bill expected to be approved Wednesday by the Senate contains $19.57 billion for the...

By James Clark Mar 19, 2020

Education

Lawmakers approve emergency fix to ensure GI Bill benefits continue even as campuses close and classes move online

Students going to college on the G.I. Bill will continue to receive their monthly housing stipend, even as college courses...

By David Roza Jan 30, 2020

Career

America’s farmers are dying out. The USDA is calling on veterans to take their place

"If you're someone who enjoys nature, farming offers you solace and employment while letting you get back to living on...

By Dorothy Mills-Gregg, Military.com Dec 17, 2019

News

A new bill would cover the cost of service dogs for veterans with PTSD

Lawmakers and veterans advocacy groups are ready for change after waiting nearly a decade for the Department of Veterans Affairs...

By Tyler Estep, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Dec 3, 2019

News

Welcome to ‘The Barracks,’ the new Georgia jail unit just for military veterans

'The Barracks' is believed to be the first housing unit targeting veterans that has opened inside a metro Atlanta jail,...

By Billy Cox, Sarasota Herald-Tribune Nov 24, 2019

News

A class-action suit could remedy bad paper discharges for vets with PTSD

A class-action lawsuit claims the Navy is giving other-than-honorable discharges to Marines and sailors with Traumatic Brain Injury and Post...

By Billy Cox, Sarasota Herald-Tribune Nov 19, 2019

News

Florida lawmakers want to give veterans medical marijuana cards for free

With data continuing to roll in that underscores the health benefits of cannabis, two Florida legislators aren't waiting for clarity...

By Heather Sweeney, Military.com Nov 8, 2019

News

Here’s your all-points guide to 130+ Veterans Day free meals and restaurant deals

The real reason you signed up, right?

By James Clark Nov 7, 2019

News

Amazon is giving veterans a deep discount on Prime membership from now until Vets Day

For the next several days until Nov. 11, Amazon will be offering $40 off one of year of Prime membership...

By Sam Wood, The Philadelphia Inquirer Oct 31, 2019

News

Former VA Secretary David Shulkin says Trump’s ‘shadow rulers’ threatened treatment for veterans

David Shulkin ran the nation's largest health system under two presidents, but he wouldn't support a proposal from President Donald...

By Marco Santana, Orlando Sentinel Oct 22, 2019

Lifestyle

Vets can relive their childhood dreams of building massive block armies with free tickets to Legoland this November

Military veterans will get in free to Legoland Florida during most of November

By Christopher Quinn, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Oct 18, 2019

News

A Vietnam vet found covered in ant bites is forcing the Atlanta VA to finally reckon with years of dangerous practices

In the last two years alone, employees at the Atlanta VA Medical Center filed 288 complaints with the VA inspector...

By Jim Absher, Military.com Oct 11, 2019

Military Benefits

Military retirees and disabled veterans are getting a pay bump in 2020. Here’s what you should know

Military retirees, those who receive disability or other benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs, federal retirees and social security...

By James Clark Oct 9, 2019

News

The VA is refunding $400 million in mistaken home loan fees to thousands of vets

The refunds were the result of a "multi-year internal review of millions of VA-backed home loans spanning almost two decades,"...

By David Roza Oct 8, 2019

Community

Service members and vets can now download dozens of video games for free — and no, you don’t need to reenlist to get them

Love video games but hate paying for them? If you're a U.S. service member, a veteran, or a family member...

By Jim Absher, Military.com Oct 4, 2019

Military Benefits

Brace yourselves: some Tricare drug costs will see a major increase next year

Per federal law, these annual increases will continue until at least 2027

By Paul Szoldra Sep 20, 2019

News

A huge number of vets are getting access to on-base exchanges and recreation facilities in 2020

In what's being billed as the largest expansion of new shoppers in the military commissary system in 65 years, veterans...

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Don’t let your GI Bill go to waste

Hack at Veterans Affairs agency exposes personal information of roughly 46,000 veterans

230,000 veterans’ disability ratings are stuck in limbo due to COVID-19

America’s most vulnerable veterans say they’re trapped and isolated amid the COVID-19 pandemic

Here are all the financial resources for troops and veterans hurt by the COVID-19 pandemic

‘I’m wearing the same mask three days in a row’ — VA workers detail what it’s like on the frontline of COVID-19

Here’s what will happen if the VA runs out of space for patients

The VA needs to do more in the fight against COVID-19

COVID-19 relief bill contains nearly $20 billion for veterans

Lawmakers approve emergency fix to ensure GI Bill benefits continue even as campuses close and classes move online

America’s farmers are dying out. The USDA is calling on veterans to take their place

A new bill would cover the cost of service dogs for veterans with PTSD

Welcome to ‘The Barracks,’ the new Georgia jail unit just for military veterans

A class-action suit could remedy bad paper discharges for vets with PTSD

Florida lawmakers want to give veterans medical marijuana cards for free

Here’s your all-points guide to 130+ Veterans Day free meals and restaurant deals

Amazon is giving veterans a deep discount on Prime membership from now until Vets Day

Former VA Secretary David Shulkin says Trump’s ‘shadow rulers’ threatened treatment for veterans

Vets can relive their childhood dreams of building massive block armies with free tickets to Legoland this November

A Vietnam vet found covered in ant bites is forcing the Atlanta VA to finally reckon with years of dangerous practices

Military retirees and disabled veterans are getting a pay bump in 2020. Here’s what you should know

The VA is refunding $400 million in mistaken home loan fees to thousands of vets

Service members and vets can now download dozens of video games for free — and no, you don’t need to reenlist to get them

Brace yourselves: some Tricare drug costs will see a major increase next year

A huge number of vets are getting access to on-base exchanges and recreation facilities in 2020