Service members will soon see a few extra dollars in their wallets each month as SGLI and Family SGLI spousal coverage premiums decrease.
On June 22, 2019, we celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the GI Bill (Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944). The Bill, which was intended to help those returning from service during World War II to transition into civilian life, has been changing the lives of Veterans and their families ever since.
VA's disability compensation program gets a 21st century update with latest major IT modernization project, streamlining the claims submission process.
Veterans stuck in the old, legacy appeals process now have two new paths to transfer their appeals into the AMA Decision Review Process.
VA is coming to Alaska this June to conduct Benefits and Claims Clinics in Anchorage, Palmer, Delta Junction and Fairbanks. All transitioning service members, Veterans and family members are invited to attend!
VA also modified the “home loan welcome” letter to make sure Veterans know they may qualify for a loan fee waiver, should they later obtain a VA disability compensation award.
The VA National Cemetery Scheduling Office has recently gone through a major change, including a $1 million renovation, which culminated in a rededication ceremony
VET TEC allows Veterans to receive accelerated training in coding bootcamps and similar programs in information science, computer programming, computer software, media application, and data processing. The program is meant to quickly teach Veterans the cutting-edge skills they need to work in the high-tech industry.
VA will email students explaining the housing payment changes. Those who were underpaid will later receive an adjustment; those who were overpaid will not be required to reimburse VA.
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If you disagree with an initial claim decision you received after Feb. 19, 2019, you can now choose from one of three lanes to have the decision reviewed: (1) higher-level review (2) supplemental claim, or (3) appeal to the Board of Veterans’ Appeals (Board).
To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the GI Bill, VA invites Veterans and other GI Bill beneficiaries to share a video telling their personal stories. The GI Bill 75th Anniversary website includes simple instructions for uploading videos. Videos are hosted on the website and may be featured on VA social media channels through the end of June.