GUARDING Your Benefits
We here at NWAVet are urging all Veterans to call their Senators and Representatives in support of the GUARD VA Benefits Act of 2023. There are dozens of companies and people who advertise on the Internet that they will help…
Do Spouses of 100% Disabled Veterans Get Benefits After Death?
Service officers are often asked if Spouses of 100% disabled Veterans are eligible for any benefits after the Veteran’s death. There is the (erroneous) idea that the Veterans disability benefits transfer to the spouse, but this is not the case….
10 Tips to Navigate VA Benefits
BLUF: Navigating the VA Benefit System requires preparation and patience. The following tips will help ensure you receive the benefits you are applying for (if eligible). Compile relevant military service records, medical records, and supporting documents before applying for benefits….
Do Spouses of Deceased Veteran Get VA Benefits?
Losing a loved one who valiantly served our country leaves a void that no words can fill. But amidst the grief, it’s crucial to know that the spouse of a deceased veteran may be eligible for VA benefits. In the…
Managing Your Pension for Veterans
There are many circumstances to be concerned with regarding a VA Pension. Veterans or surviving spouses often do not know what to report to the VA when they are receiving a Pension. There are cases in which even Lawyers have…
VA Debt Management
As of October 2021, the VA has started sending out debt collection letters again. The VA paused the letters last year due to COVID 19. However, they have started sending them out again as of October 1. Today we will…
Prepared For The Future
We have discussed preparation and prior planning before. Just the other week an elderly Veteran and his wife came into the office. The Veteran had a three ring binder with him and had made an appointment to go through the…
Where Can I Find my DD214?
Where can I find that? Let’s face it. As Veterans, we have a lot of information that we need to keep up with. We also have a lot of records we have to keep and, unfortunately, we sometimes misplace that…
What You Should Know About VA Pension
The two main compensations which the VA provides are VA Disability and VA Pension. We have seen Veterans and Surviving Spouses ask questions about the difference. They want to know if they are eligible for a pension. They want to…
The Next Steps – When A Veteran Passes
What to do when a Veteran passes. This is a question that many families don’t know how to answer. The two certainties in life are death and taxes. We have all heard this throughout our lives. However, many choose to…