by Veteran Toolbox | Nov 28, 2018 | Uncategorized
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...
by Veteran Toolbox | Nov 24, 2018 | Life & Love
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...
by Veteran Toolbox | Nov 20, 2018 | Uncategorized
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....
by Veteran Toolbox | Nov 16, 2018 | Life & Love
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...
by Veteran Toolbox | Nov 12, 2018 | Life & Love
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,...
by Veteran Toolbox | Nov 8, 2018 | Health & Fitness
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....
by Veteran Toolbox | Nov 4, 2018 | Business
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...
by Veteran Toolbox | Oct 31, 2018 | Health & Fitness
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...
by Veteran Toolbox | Oct 27, 2018 | Uncategorized
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...
by Veteran Toolbox | Oct 23, 2018 | Business
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...
