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 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…
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…
I understand that peripheral neuropathy can be a challenging condition to deal with. It involves damage or dysfunction of the peripheral nerves, which are essential for transmitting signals between the central nervous system and the rest of the body. These…
Pleuritis, a condition characterized by inflammation of the lining of the lungs, has become a significant burden among American Vietnam veterans and will likely affect many Gulf War era veterans. The exposure to various environmental hazards and chemicals during their…
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…
