Veterans Disability Guide Veterans Disability Guide

If you are a veteran or surviving spouse, you may have already heard about the home loan program offered through the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA), and it most likely sounds appealing to you. Obviously, the idea of a $0 down payment home loan is most certainly appealing, but …

Everyone can agree that our veterans and active service members deserve support for the sacrifices that they make to keep our country safe. However, veterans are rarely alone in their experience: military families, including spouses, children,and relatives, also deserve support, considering the emotional toll that they take on by supporting …

Are you thinking about joining the Marine Forces Reserve (MFR), or considering transitioning from active duty to the reserve? If so, you are probably wondering how much marine reservists earn and whether they receive any reimbursements for travel or living expenses. Fortunately for you, our experts have all the answers. …

Every marriage comes with its own unique challenges and requires commitment, growth and a lot of hard work to survive. However, these challenges can be even more difficult to cope with when a military-related disability is added to the mix. If you are the spouse of a disabled service member, …

Whether it is an upcoming birthday or just looking ahead to the holiday season, shopping for gifts is usually a real challenge. It can seem nearly possible to find a present that a person will actually love to use, especially one that fits with your budget. Sometimes, when it comes …

As a veteran, it can be difficult to keep track of which benefits, resources, and programs are available to you. With different programs offering different eligibility requirements, it is not always easy to know what is and is not available to you and your family. Don’t wait until an emergency …

If you are preparing to leave the military and are worried about the next chapter in your life and career, you are far from alone. With the number of veterans leaving the military every year predicted to be around 250,000, plenty of veterans and even active service members are worried …

Believe it or not, it is still possible to receive Veterans Affairs (VA) disability and continue working. Even with a 100% military disability rating, there are still opportunities available to work and earn a personal income. In the real world, you rarely find a veteran lounging on the couch all …

If you were forced to retire from the Armed Forces due to a disability you incurred during your time serving, you are eligible to all rights and privileges of a military retiree. Some of the benefits available to you include a military pension, survivor benefit plan participation, and even disability …

Have you filed a claim for disability compensation or pension benefits? If so, you might have received or will receive, a letter or phone call requesting you to go through a claim exam. A claim exam also goes by the term Compensation and Pension (C&P) Exam. This is a normal …