VA Launches Veteran Rapid Retraining Assistance Program
For Veterans who have lost their jobs due to COVID-19, VA has launched the Veteran Rapid Retraining Assistance Program (VRRAP).
The VA Is Offering Two New Mortgage Relief Programs for Those Impacted by COVID
The programs are designed to help VA-guaranteed home loan holders bring their mortgages current and resume making regular payments to avoid foreclosure.
VA to Automatically Review Agent Orange Veterans’ Claims
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced plans to automatically review disability claims benefits for veterans living with three presumptive conditions related to their exposure to Agent Orange.
VA.gov Site Becomes Central Login for Accessing Benefits
Veterans and their families can access their Department of Veterans Affairs benefits and services on the new and user-friendly VA.gov website.
Blue Water Navy – Nehmer
The VA announced it will readjudicate claims for Veterans who served in the offshore waters of the Republic of Vietnam during the Vietnam War.
Mobility City is Offering Free Services to Veteran’s on Memorial Day Weekend
Mobility City announced plans to offer complimentary sanitizing and free equipment tune-ups for Veterans, First Responders, and seniors on Friday, May 28th, 2021. These maintenance services valued at $55 are necessary for wheelchairs, mobility scooters and power chairs at regular intervals.
VetsFirst Team Guest on the United on Wheels Podcast
Christine Golden and Johnny Parker from the VetsFirst Team were guests on a recent episode of the United on Wheels podcast.
VA Will Reimburse Some Veterans for Adoption Expenses
According to the VA, any veteran with a service-connected disability that is due to "the inability to procreate without the use of fertility treatment" can be reimbursed for qualifying expenses for adopting a child under 18.
Veterans’ Group Life Insurance Program Premiums Decrease
The Department of Veterans Affairs announced that monthly premiums for the popular life insurance program, VGLI, dropped by an average of 7%, as of April 1, 2021.
Free Captioned Telephone Service for Those With Hearing Loss
Veterans with hearing loss can receive free assistive technology for captioned telephone service from participating providers on their home phones, mobile phones and other communication apps.