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Change to Benefits Delivery at Discharge Claims

Monica Quinn2017-09-29T14:40:17-05:00September 29th, 2017|Health Care & Benefits|

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

Monica Quinn2017-09-25T10:56:18-05:00September 25th, 2017|Health Care & Benefits|

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.

Forever GI Bill – Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act

Monica Quinn2017-08-18T13:36:34-05:00August 18th, 2017|Health Care & Benefits, Updates|

The President signed into law the Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act also known as the “Forever GI Bill,” which will bring significant changes to Veterans education benefits.

VetsFirst Fighting For Improved Access to Healthcare and Critical Benefits

Monica Quinn2017-08-03T14:44:33-05:00August 3rd, 2017|Health Care & Benefits, Updates|

Veterans health and welfare issues have been at the top of our agenda the last several months. We have successfully pushed for needed reforms on behalf of our community.

Our Founding Members Impact on the ADA

Monica Quinn2017-08-03T09:37:38-05:00August 3rd, 2017|Updates|

As a program of United Spinal Association, VetsFirst has a long and illustrious history assisting and representing veterans and their eligible family members.

Mental Health Care for Other-Than-Honorable Discharges

Monica Quinn2017-08-03T09:13:52-05:00July 12th, 2017|Health Care & Benefits, Updates|

VA secretary formalizes expansion of emergency mental health care to former service members with other-than-honorable discharges.

If a veteran died while in VA state home is he entitled to reimbursement of burial expenses?

Monica Quinn2017-06-01T09:58:40-05:00June 1st, 2017|VetsFirst Q&A|

In order to receive the burial allowance, a deceased veteran must meet these criteria ...

Veterans Choice Program Scam

admin2017-05-12T23:38:37-05:00May 4th, 2017|Updates|

It has come to the VA’s attention that an imposter phone line has been set-up by an unknown party to “mimic” the Veterans Choice Program phone line.

Veterans Choice Program Law Changes

admin2017-04-27T12:47:48-05:00April 27th, 2017|Updates|

The President recently signed a law that removes the August 7, 2017 expiration date and allows VA to utilize funding from the Veterans Choice Program.