Question: I am the widow of a 100% service-connected veteran. I receive dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) payments. What I would like to know is whether I also qualify for a pension? Is my DIC payment counted as income? Right now, the only income [...]
VetsFirst was honored to be at the White House on April 11 as First Lady Michelle Obama, Dr. Jill Biden, former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, and Senator Elizabeth Dole joined together to recognize the role of military caregivers and announce new [...]
VetsFirst participated in a briefing this morning with other disability and veterans organizations to learn about recently implemented federal regulations that will create new job opportunities for disabled veterans. On March 24, updated federal regulations went into effect that provide for affirmative [...]
Recently, the Social Security Administration announced a new policy to expedite disability claims by veterans with a VA disability compensation rating of 100% permanent and total. According to a recent announcement from Acting Commissioner of Social Security Ms. Carolyn [...]
Question: Does having a seated walker qualify me to receive a clothing allowance from VA? Answer: A clothing allowance is available to veterans who have a service-connected disability that requires them to wear a prosthetic or orthopedic device that wears out [...]
VetsFirst supports expanding advance funding to all VA discretionary and mandatory accounts to make certain that veterans who depend on VA services and benefits are not impacted by any future government shutdowns. In 2009, President Obama signed the Veterans [...]
The House Veterans' Affairs Committee conducted several hearings last week on pending veterans legislation. VetsFirst actively engaged the Committee and supported key bills that aim to improve services at VA for disabled veterans. One of the bills supported by [...]
VetsFirst remains committed to passage of the Disabilities Treaty. The treaty promotes the ideals of the Americans with Disabilities Act around the world. To date, 158 nations have signed the treaty, including the United States, and 143 nations have [...]
Many disabled veterans know the impact of a serious injury can go far beyond its physical effects. Every day, mental and emotional challenges may surface, calling for strength and resilience to overcome difficulties both large and small. VA's Make the Connection initiative [...]
As I write this piece, it is possible that some veterans out there over 65 years old or their family members are being told by some unscrupulous individuals that for a small up-front fee, they can help a veteran [...]