VA Introduces Expanded Access to Life Insurance for Disabled Veterans
VA introduces Veterans Affairs Life Insurance program (VALI), for Veterans with service-connected disabilities.
VA Adds 9 Respiratory Cancers to List of Conditions Related to Post-9/11 Burn Pit Exposure
VA announced the addition of nine rare respiratory cancers to the list of presumed service-connected disabilities due to exposure to fine particulate matter.
Mental Health and VA Resources for Veterans Webinar
Join VetsFirst as we host a webinar to explore the various mental health resources available to veterans.
President Biden Releases 2023 Budget
The Biden-Harris administration submitted to Congress the president’s budget for fiscal year 2023. This budget delivers critical resources to help VA serve Veterans and their families.
Will I Get More from Social Security if I Am a Veteran?
Most veterans may qualify for the Special Extra Earnings for Military Service.
United Spinal’s VetsFirst Program Assists Dedicated Caregiver in Achieving Financial Security
Tina Walker contacted the VA but was hitting a brick wall. Then she learned about VetsFirst, a service of the United Spinal Association.
Medical IDS Are Now Fully Covered for Veterans
Veterans with chronic medical conditions are eligible for a personalized medical ID bracelet, pendant or dog tag through the Prosthetics and Sensory Aids Department.
What is the Veterans Benefit Banking Program?
The Veterans Benefits Banking Program provides potential access to banks and credit unions Veterans may otherwise not have access to.
Remarriage Rules Relaxed for Surviving Spouses Seeking VA Benefits
A little-noticed provision makes it easier for surviving spouses to continue receiving Department of Veterans Affairs benefits if they remarry.
Love After War Documentary Film – Candid and Expert Storytelling About Disability, Intimacy, Sexuality and Compassion
Hope for active duty service members and veterans who have returned home with physical and/or psychological health challenges that are creating difficulties in their intimate lives.