Amtrak Passenger Discount for Military Veterans
Veterans receive a 10% discount on the lowest available rail fare on most Amtrak trains.
Vets and Caregivers Get Commissary, Exchange Access
Beginning Jan. 1, all service-connected disabled veterans, caregivers enrolled in the Department of Veterans Affairs' Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers program, and former prisoners of war will be able to shop at on-base grocery stores and exchanges.
United Spinal’s 24/7 Resources and Counseling Services to Support Veterans
In recognition of Veteran’s Day, United Spinal Association would like to take a moment to thank the men and women who have bravely defended our freedom.
If a service member is receiving VA disability pay under concurrent receipt guidelines, and is re rated to 100%, can the vet receive both retirement and VA pay even if the VA pay is higher than the military ret pay?
Concurrent Retirement and Disability Pay (CRDP) allows military retirees to receive both military retired pay and VA compensation.
Military Benefits for Those Who Are Involuntarily Separated
While every service member moves through the Transition Assistance Program (TAP) before leaving the military, if you're involuntarily separated, you might also receive the following benefits.
Are you a Gambler?
Problem gambling comes at a cost, and VA is committed to helping Veterans recognize that they are not alone in confronting it.
I spent 20 years in a Reserve unit, am I considered a veteran?
President Barack Obama signed into law a bill aimed at improving veterans’ access to health care, disability benefits, education, and homelessness assistance, among other important benefits for U.S. veterans.
I am overweight; can I claim obesity as a VA disability?
Obesity cannot be considered a service-connected disability, according to a new ruling by the Department of Veterans Affairs General Counsel.
I have used my VA Home Loan Guaranty, can I get another one?
VA loan benefits can be used again and again, provided that you meet the qualifications for reuse. Here is a closer look at 3 common scenarios may help some veterans get another VA loan.
Inspector General Finds VA Overcharged Disabled Vets on Home Loans
The Department of Veterans Affairs charged nearly 73,000 veterans improper home loan funding fees adding up to $286 million, an error that could result in refunds for the affected veterans.