Unmarried spouses and children of deceased wartime Veterans have lost not only a loved one, but often their primary source of financial stability. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) administers the VA Survivors Pension,… Read More
The causes of service-related disabilities can be immediate and obvious, such as a combat-related injury. Yet there are more complex conditions, like Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), that develop years after active service. Fortunately, the U.S…. Read More
In 2017, President Donald Trump signed the Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act, commonly referred to as “The Forever GI Bill”. The Forever GI Bill is not a new program; it is a significant… Read More
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can be challenging to identify and diagnose. Many Veterans experience trauma through events, such as combat, an assault, or a disaster. Afterwards, they may carry on normally, only to find that… Read More
VA disability claims require a good deal of preparation and then a healthy amount of patience. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs reports that the average number of days to complete disability-related claims was 102.4… Read More
Many Veterans whose disability claims related to contaminated water at the Lejeune military base are bringing their stories forward to the media. Some of these service members have had their claims repeatedly denied for years…. Read More
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can be difficult to diagnose. While a service member may be trying to work through life after serving in our armed forces, they may find that a particular traumatic event –… Read More
Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune is a U.S. Military training facility in North Carolina. The base has housed and employed millions of people over multiple decades, but it is most commonly in the news due… Read More
Veterans that have served overseas are all-too-familiar with the smell of burn pits. It’s estimated that 3.5 million troops were exposed to fumes from the incineration of chemicals, tires, plastics, medical equipment and human waste… Read More
Veterans that have suffered a disability or injury through combat-related activities may be eligible for tax-free payments through the Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC) program. A combat-related disability is defined as an injury that happened… Read More