Special Survivor Indemnity Allowance Increase
The Department of Defense announced that the maximum amount payable under the Special Survivor Indemnity Allowance (SSIA) program will increase on Jan. 1, 2019.
Honorably Discharged Veterans Can Shop Online at Military Exchanges
This new privilege extends to online only, not shopping in the brick-and-mortar locations. Through the website, veterans will be able to purchase any items except for uniforms, alcohol and tobacco products.
VetsFirst Applauds the Passage of S. 2372, VA MISSION Act
United Spinal's advocacy to expand community choice for veterans is paying off! The VA MISSION Act passed the Senate by a vote of 92-5 and provides more than $5 billion in funding for the VA Choice program.
Protect Veterans Healthcare
United Spinal Association and its VetsFirst program members are concerned about the potential privatization of veterans health care.
VA’s Choice Program Subject to Major Overhaul
VetsFirst is monitoring all actions pertaining to this legislation, and working with Congress to ensure all veterans, especially those with disabilities, have timely access to medical care.
Attention New Jersey Veterans
You are eligible for a $3,000.00 exemption on your Income Tax if you were honorably discharged or released under honorable circumstances from active duty on or any time before the last day of the tax year.
Online VA Scheduling Now Available Through My HealtheVet
You can now manage your primary care and certain specialty care VA appointments online at participating VA facilities. You will need a Premium My HealtheVet Account to use online scheduling.
Veterans ID Cards
Veterans can register for identification cards that prove their military history -- but not everyone who has served will get one.
Change to Benefits Delivery at Discharge Claims
Servicemembers will have less time to claim disability compensation before leaving the military but should get benefits faster under changes being made by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
VA’s Choice Program Allows Veterans to See Private Doctors
The Choice program will continue to allow veterans to see private doctors if they are experiencing long wait-times in getting their health care needs addressed at the VA.