There is a lot of confusion when it comes to military pay and what is more beneficial for the service member. No one can receive both Drill Pay and VA compensation for the same day’s work. Drill Pay is taxable whereas VA compensation is not. This does not automatically mean …

Veteran Service Organizations (VSOs) are an integral part of our local communities. Many people think of a VSO as just a place where older men hang out to drink and smoke, but that is not the case. Yes, some do serve alcohol, but the extent of what a VSO offers …

Widely considered to be one of the most well-known military charities today, the Wounded Warrior Project spent over 75 million dollars for its fundraising endeavors. In stark contrast to other charities that manage their money in an effort to direct the most assistance to veterans and wounded troops, the Wounded …

Unbeknownst to many wartime veterans 65 years or older, there is financial assistance awaiting them in the form of the Veterans Disability Pension. For older veterans with limited incomes and an inability to work, the Disability Pension is often a stunning revelation. Even less known is the fact that veterans …

The VA home loan program is a program administered through the federal government. However, the government is not tasked with directly making the loans to service members. Instead, private lenders such as the Veterans United Home Loans do the financing of the home loan while the VA acts as a …

The Department of Veterans Affairs has been plagued with problems for well over a decade. An increasing number of veterans complained to the local and federal government about the lack of care and responsiveness exhibited towards veterans seeking disability benefits, medical assistance, and even emergency services. Eventually, veterans received the …

Veterans who are unemployed because of service-connected disabilities can receive individual unemployability benefits. This financial support ensures they are able to meet their basic needs, even though their disability prevents them from working. For eligibility of qualifying for individual unemployability benefits, you must: Be a veteran Have at least one …

Like many benefits offered by the VA, the Aid and Attendance Benefit is filled with intricate details and can be difficult to understand. It’s common for vets with a service-connected disability to have questions about the Aid and Attendance Benefit, especially if they are determining whether or not they qualify. …

One of the benefits veterans might be eligible to receive is financial reimbursement for travel to and from a VA medical center. Since the current system is set up to offer medical care to veterans at specific facilities, the VA allows vets to reclaim themoney they must spend to reach …

Like with disability compensation, cost-of-living allowance, and military pay, the Veterans’ Administration provides a clothing allowance for vets who require special clothing because of a service-connected disability. Unfortunately, not that many veterans who have offered military service are aware of this benefit and it goes unused by many who qualify. …