Presumptive Service Connection For Exposure To Camp Lejeune Water
A presumptive service connection for Veterans, Reservists, and National Guard members exposed to contaminants in the water supply at Camp Lejeune.
Do VA Survivor Benefits End When You Remarry & What Happens If The New Marriage Ends?
A remarried surviving spouse whose subsequent marriage is annulled or declared void can reestablish eligibility as a surviving spouse.
Exoskeleton Technology Improving Lives of Veterans with Spinal Cord Injury
In December of 2015, the Department of Veterans Affairs issued the first-ever national policy for the procurement of exoskeleton technology for all qualifying veterans with spinal cord injury (SCI). Across the United States, paralyzed veterans have access to this [...]
Every Day We Should Honor Veterans’ Service and Sacrifice
Greetings and Happy Veterans Day to all United Spinal Association members. This year has been consumed by the presidential race. For many, the focus of November has been Election Day and its subsequent result. However, November is significant every [...]
VetsFirst Takes Pride in Supporting Veterans and Their Family Members
Christine Golden assisting veteran at Bronx VA Dealing with the VA and making sure you get the benefits and services you need can be tricky, luckily you have a friend at VetsFirst. Lynn Kelly had been married [...]
Is there a program in which the Department of Education will discharge your federal student loans?
Yes, all three of the federal student loan programs allow you to discharge your federal student loans in the case of total and permanent disability. If you are a 100% total and permanently disabled veteran (100% T&P) rated by [...]
Can a veteran that is homeless get dental care through the VA?
Yes, a homeless veteran can receive VA dental care on a limited basis. Under VA’s Outpatient Dental Program, outpatient dental services and treatment considered medically necessary are provided to certain homeless and other enrolled Veterans. These limited dental benefits [...]
VetsFirst Improving the Lives of Wounded Veterans for 70 years
In 1946 Robert Moss rolled his wheelchair down to Grand Central Terminal in New York City and led his fellow World War II veterans in a passionate protest. The comrades, who suffered devastating spinal cord injuries in combat, had [...]
Can I obtain life insurance through the VA after I separate from the military?
VA provides Veterans, Servicemembers, and their families with $1.3 trillion in insurance coverage each year. VA also offers a variety of life insurance options.
Is there a process in which I can get my claim processed faster through the VA?
Yes, the Fully Developed Claims (FDC) program is an optional initiative that offers Veterans and survivors faster decisions from VA on compensation, pension, and survivor benefit claims.