Starting next month, veterans and Gold Star families will be able to visit national parks and other public lands for free, under a new initiative from the Department of the Interior announced on Wednesday. Active-duty service members and their families are already granted free access to those sites under existing department rules. The new announcement broadens that […]
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A roundup of free food and discounts for Veterans Day for those who served
The coronavirus pandemic has taken hold of Veterans Day, changing the rules, offerings and gatherings to honor those who served. Free food and discounts are still available Nov. 11, but most are for dine-in patrons. Which means you have a decision to make on whether a free burger and fries is worth potential exposure to […]
Most Common Disabilities Among Women Veterans
Most Common Disabilities Among Women Veterans U.S Women Veterans in Numbers Women make up approximately 14.5 percent of the active duty military force and 18 percent of the National Guard and Reserves. Women make up the fastest growing population of veterans in the United States, with around 2 million veterans as of 2017. About 80 […]
NEWS RELEASE: VA Resumes in-person benefits services halted by COVID-19 response
Here’s What’s in the $2.2 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Proposal for Veterans and the Military
A $2.2 trillion COVID-19 relief package unveiled Wednesday by the House contains $2.2 billion for the Department of Defense and military services and an additional $613 million for the Department of Veterans Affairs for costs related to pandemic response. The proposal, which is designed to provide relief for businesses, families, local governments and health care facilities struggling […]
VA has denied about 78% of disability claims from burn pits
WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs has denied about 78% of disability claims related to toxic exposure, as thousands of veterans seek care from the agency for illnesses that they believe were caused by serving overseas near burn pits, an agency official said Wednesday. Between 2007 and 2020, VA approved disability claims related to […]