Benefits

Recently, one of the largest real estate professionals (REPs) trade organizations—the National Association of Realtors® (NAR)—has been in the news regarding a settlement concerning buyer-broker compensation. Effective Aug. 17, 2024, the the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) has reached a settlement in a class action lawsuit that resulted in changes to buyer broker fees in real estate transactions. Here's how that could affect Veterans and service members using VA's home loan benefits.

Army Veteran and storyteller Dustin Elias spoke at the celebration of the G.I. Bill 80th anniversary at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.

VA recently enhanced the Claim Status Tool to improve your digital, self-service experience. The tool now shows a breakdown of the eight-step disability claims process, making it easier to understand where your claim currently is

Claims predators take advantage of Veterans and their beneficiaries by using high-pressure tactics, sharing misleading information and making false promises to convince Veterans to sign up for their services. Here's how to spot them.

VA offers life insurance to Veterans through key programs such as Veterans’ Group Life Insurance (VGLI) and Veterans Affairs Life Insurance (VALife).

VA today announced the launch of the redesigned Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry.

After a Veteran passes away, family members should report the death of the Veteran to VA as soon as possible to stop current benefits payments. If the death is not reported promptly, survivors or executors of the Veteran’s estate may have to repay any overpayments received.

Supporting Veterans with job training, education, employment accommodations, resume development and job seeking skills coaching.

VA wants to ensure Veterans, including those who choose to have their private health care provider complete a DBQ, are appropriately equipped with the information they need to submit DBQs successfully.

VA has resources available to ensure natural disasters do not make the already challenging situation of owing a VA debt worse. If you are experiencing financial hardship and are unable to repay your VA debt because of a natural disaster, relief options are available.

National Insurance Awareness Day, on June 28, 2024, is the perfect time to think about coverage and discover how VA life insurance can secure you and your family’s future.

As we celebrate the 80th anniversary of the G.I. Bill, today we look back at VR&E—one of its precursors.