VA Accrued Benefits refer to the funds that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) owes to a beneficiary at the time of his or her death. These benefits come from certain VA programs, including compensation, pension, and educational assistance,…
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 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,…
The National Resource Directory (NRD) is a United States Government inter-agency web portal for Wounded Warriors, Service Members, Veterans, their families and caregivers. It provides information and links to thousands of national, state and local resources. The NRD is a…
The Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) certification is a designation provided by the U.S. federal government to businesses that are majority-owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans. This program is a part of the government’s efforts to promote and support veteran…
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…
Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC) is a program established by the United States Department of Defense (DoD) to provide eligible military retirees with additional compensation to offset the reduction in their retirement pay due to combat-related disabilities. CRSC is designed to…