By Peter Scherer Are you a military family eligible for survivor benefits? The VA offers two forms of compensation for spouses and children who meet certain conditions. The first is the VA Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (VA DIC). This is a tax-free monetary benefit that makes monthly payouts. The amount received is dependent on a number of variables, which can…
The Elizabeth Dole Foundation will host a Town Hall meeting, aimed at help caregivers understand the programs available to them. Date: July 22 Time: 1 p.m. CDT Registration link: https://elizabethdolefoundation-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bKFl9C0qRte9x10oBnKSjg#/registration
At the Military Transition Roundtable, we are a big fan of theSITREP YouTube video series. So, when they released this short video on getting a missing military decoration, we wanted to share it with our veteran community. RELATED Link: the official Department of Defense website where veterans can get the DD Form 149 to correct their records.
The American Legion Department of Texas is requesting veterans and others to send gift cards and checks to their state headquarters to offset the weekend flood damage. Gift cards from Lowe’s, Home Depot and Walmart are also welcome as well. Please send those contributions to: 1624 E. Anderson Lane, Austin, TX, 78752.
Veterans with an Other-Than-Honorable (OTH) discharge have faced significant barriers when seeking benefits from the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA). Many believe they are ineligible for VA healthcare and support, leading them to forgo critical services – especially mental health care. However, the VA has taken major steps to address this gap, expanding mental health services for…
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