VA continues update to rating schedule with latest revision on skin conditions
No conditions were removed from the new rating schedule for skin conditions. However, several diagnostic …
Category: Benefits
Reservists and National Guard members can transfer their remaining REAP entitlement to the Post-9/11 GI Bill
The “Forever GI Bill” allows certain members of the National Guard and Reserve to transfer into the …
Purple Heart recipients short on qualifying service for Post-9/11 GI Bill to receive full education benefits
A provision of the Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act, known as the “Forever GI Bill,” …
Milwaukee VA Regional Office conducts claims clinic for tribal Veterans
The Milwaukee VA regional office collaborated withVA's Office of Tribal and Government Relations and VBA’s …
VA reviewing World War II mustard gas claims
VA is reviewing previously denied claims from World War II Veterans who participated in full-body testing …
Protecting yourself from identity theft
Veterans should never disclose personal information such as social security number, date of birth, etc., to …
Avoiding VA benefits overpayments
There are any number of life events that can result in an overpayment to the VA, and these can result in …
Changes coming to Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance program
Effective August 1, 2018, the entitlement available under the Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational …
VA issues new policy to protect Veteran homeowners from predatory lending
The act helps protect Veterans and service members from the dangers associated with repeatedly refinancing …
New VA Under Secretary for Benefits sworn in and ready to serve Veterans
“I am honored and humbled to be able to help serve our nation’s Veterans,” Lawrence said. “We are …