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Veterans’ Group Life Insurance Program Premiums Decrease

Monica Quinn2021-04-29T08:19:58-05:00April 29th, 2021|Health Care & Benefits|

The Department of Veterans Affairs announced that monthly premiums for the popular life insurance program, VGLI, dropped by an average of 7%, as of April 1, 2021.

Free Captioned Telephone Service for Those With Hearing Loss

Monica Quinn2021-03-29T12:43:21-05:00March 29th, 2021|Health Care & Benefits|

Veterans with hearing loss can receive free assistive technology for captioned telephone service from participating providers on their home phones, mobile phones and other communication apps.

Veterans, Spouses, Caregivers Can Get COVID-19 Vaccinations From VA

Monica Quinn2021-03-25T09:36:42-05:00March 25th, 2021|Health Care & Benefits, Updates|

All Veterans, their spouses and caregivers can get COVID-19 vaccinations from VA under the SAVE LIVES Act signed into law March 24.

New Conditions Added to Agent Orange Presumptive List

Monica Quinn2021-02-23T14:53:50-05:00February 23rd, 2021|Veterans Advocacy Issues|

Three new conditions were recently added to the list of presumptive conditions for which the Department of Veterans Affairs grants service connection to Vietnam War veterans affected by exposure to the chemical herbicide Agent Orange.

What if I’m having trouble paying my VA direct or VA-backed home loan during the COVID pandemic?

Monica Quinn2021-02-18T16:37:32-05:00February 18th, 2021|VetsFirst Q&A|

Relief is on the way for Veterans with VA-backed home loans and who are experiencing financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Can an employer require you to receive a COVID-19 vaccine?

Monica Quinn2021-02-18T16:17:59-05:00February 18th, 2021|VetsFirst Q&A|

Employers are required by law to ensure a safe workplace and that can mean requiring its workers to be vaccinated.

When will kids get COVID vaccines?

Monica Quinn2021-02-18T16:21:12-05:00February 18th, 2021|VetsFirst Q&A|

Before that age group can receive a vaccine, the FDA and CDC must accept clinical trial results showing the vaccines are safe and effective in youngsters.

VA and the COVID-19 Vaccine

Monica Quinn2021-02-09T10:11:48-05:00February 9th, 2021|Health Care & Benefits|

The VA is working closely with the CDC and other federal partners to provide COVID-19 vaccines to Veterans and VA health care personnel.

Seeking Veterans with Paralysis for Grant Funded Program

Monica Quinn2021-01-12T16:43:19-05:00January 12th, 2021|Other|

The Clemson University: Tutor, Talk and Train program is seeking Veterans with paralysis for a 12-month virtual program intended to decrease the effects of social isolation while promoting mental and physical health.