Post-service depression, often referred to as post-military depression, is a mental health condition that can affect veterans after they have completed their military service. It is a subtype of depression characterized by its onset following military discharge or retirement. This…
When you hear Veteran Service Organization, what do you immediately think of? For a lot of us, our thoughts go to the two that everyone knows, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and the American Legion. These are two very…
Not all Veterans leave service with injuries that will result in service-connected compensation later in life. However, many may be in a situation later in life when extra income is very needed. VA Pension is available to Veterans who meet…
One question we here fairly often is what kind of benefits does a Veteran have if they didn’t get an Honorable Discharge. Less than Honorable can result in less options for VA Benefits and a dishonorable discharge will mean very…
Veteran benefits do not begin and end with VA disability compensation. That is the one everyone thinks about, but if a Veteran is already receiving disability compensation there are other benefits they may be eligible to receive. Some of these…
A dependent, according to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), refers to individuals who are eligible to receive benefits based on their relationship with a qualified veteran. The VA recognizes various categories of dependents, each with its own set of…
As we celebrate Veterans Day, we wanted to bring attention to the Veterans Legacy Memorial. The Veterans Legacy Memorial (VLM) is a significant digital platform that serves as a tribute to the millions of deceased veterans who have been interred…
As Veterans, we are very blessed to be able to access the services of the VA Medical Care system. I understand that many take that statement with a grain of salt, but for thousands of Veterans who may be on…
As a nation, we honor and respect our military veterans for their sacrifice, service, and courage. We thank them for defending our freedom and securing our future. We praise them for their excellence and professionalism in performing their duties. We…
September 30 is the next timeline in the PACT Act. This is the last day that veterans who deployed to a combat zone, never enrolled in VA health care, and left active duty between Sept. 11, 2001, and Oct. 1,…
