The Department of Veterans Affairs recently reported that it will be publishing a proposed regulation in the Federal Register that would change its rules to add five diagnosable illnesses which are secondary to service-connected Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). “We [...]
Question: My Grandfather served in the Merchant Marines and he needs healthcare. He does not have insurance and he does not currently qualify for any public assistance. Is he eligible for VA healthcare? Answer: Generally speaking the answer is [...]
Question: I filed a claim almost 2 years ago for hearing loss, perforation of my tympanic membrane and residuals from a gunshot wound. The VA granted me 3 zero percent ratings. I am not arguing the fact that they [...]
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than a quarter million veterans with a service-connected disability are unemployed. Aiming to service these vets, both young and old, VetsFirst has released a new Knowledge Book, Disabled Veterans Employment and [...]
Access to affordable, accessible housing for people with disabilities is critical to ensuring disabled veterans are able to live independent lives in their communities. For veterans who are not eligible for VA adaptive housing programs, veterans who have disabilities [...]
Question: I was in the Wyoming National Guard for 8 years. During that time I was only activated once to help with a large forest fire. I did not actually fight the fire but I did provide logistical support [...]
Paul J. Tobin (far right) joins Sanders (at podium) and other leaders to oppose cuts to disabled veterans' benefits. On Wednesday, December 19th, Paul J. Tobin, president of United Spinal Association and VetsFirst joined leaders of other veterans' [...]
Question: I am currently unemployed and almost penniless. I live above my parents garage and I am fortunate in that they are able to help me out but this is all very frustrating. I am able to work but [...]
Question: What exactly is the definition of a veteran? Answer: You raise an interesting question that unfortunately has many different answers. For example Dictionary.com defines a veteran as: a person who has had long service or experience in an [...]
VetsFirst is leading efforts to defend essential, and hard-earned, VA and Social Security benefits from the ongoing deficit reduction process. In a letter to House and Senate leaders, VetsFirst and 17 other military and veterans’ service organizations informed congressional [...]