Different states offer various benefits for veterans, but some are not widely used by veterans. The Department of Veterans Affairs asked representatives to discuss the most underused benefit in their respective states. Alabama Veterans in Alabama have access to free services to help them apply for VA benefits with a veterans service officer, which can help them get […]
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VA Caregiver Program Opens to Eligible WWII, Korea and Vietnam Vets
After a yearlong delay, veterans from World War II through Vietnam who need around-the-clock care from a loved one can apply for the Department of Veterans Affairs‘ family caregiver program, starting Oct. 1. The VA announced Friday in the Federal Register that the program’s expansion to include veterans who served on or before May 7, 1975, will begin […]
VA resumes in-person C&P exams: What you need to know
The COVID-19 pandemic halted VA’s practice of in-person C&P exams. Now, in select locations across the country, these disability compensation and pension exams have resumed. Naturally, Veterans have been asking not only where we are conducting exams, but what they are and who is completing them. What is a C&P exam? For some Veterans, the C&P […]
Amazon is helping Veterans start their own delivery business
Amazon wants your drive, leadership skills, hustle, and mission-first attitude Amazon’s Delivery Service Partner program empowers entrepreneurs to build their own small businesses delivering Amazon packages in their local communities. Delivery Service Partners (DSPs) and their drivers are an integral part of what Amazon refers to as the last mile – transporting packages from their […]
Resources for Veterans During Coronavirus/COVID-19
During these unprecedented times it can be difficult to figure out where to turn for information. However, there are several resources for information and help for veterans. Federal Government Response The federal government has created a website to address Coronavirus/COVID-19. The overall federal government response is at https://www.coronavirus.gov. This website offers the most up to […]
Burn Pits and VA Disability Compensation
Burn pits are large areas of land in which the U.S military and its contractors burned waste generated by military bases in Southwest Asia and Djibouti during the post-9/11 Operations Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Enduring Freedom (OEF). When and Where were Burn Pits Used? Open air burn pits were used throughout the majority of all […]