VetsFirst Fighting For Improved Access to Healthcare and Critical Benefits
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
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
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?
In order to receive the burial allowance, a deceased veteran must meet these criteria ...
Veterans Choice Program Scam
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
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.
VA Offers Pre-Determination of Burial Eligibility
Find out if you are eligible for burial in a VA national cemetery. The VA has created the "Pre-Need Eligibility Determination Program to help you.
What is a VA C-File, and how can I obtain a copy?
A VA C-File, is a folder created by VA that contains all relevant information on a veteran. When you apply for disability benefits, the VA creates a claims folder. Information you send to the VA, records the VA obtains [...]
I served in the Army Reserves, but I was never called to Active Duty. Can I call myself a Veteran?
Yes, just recently signed legislation allows you to call yourself a Veteran. During the December 2016 transition period, President Obama signed H.R. 6416, a bill that says National Guard and Reserve retirees who had zero active duty time are [...]
VA Lowers Most Medication Copayments
There's good news for many Veterans receiving prescriptions from VA. As of February 27, 2017, the regulations for copayments will change.