No conditions were removed from the new rating schedule for skin conditions. However, several diagnostic codes assigned to various skin conditions were restructured or revised as VA aims to have the rating schedule better reflect modern medicine
The “Forever GI Bill” allows certain members of the National Guard and Reserve to transfer into the Post-9/11 GI Bill after they lost their educational benefits in 2015.
Military OneSource gives exclusive access to programs, tools, and benefits designed to help ensure service members and their families are mission-ready and able to thrive in both their military and post-military lives.
A provision of the Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act, known as the “Forever GI Bill,” extends education benefits to this group of Purple Heart recipients effective Aug. 1.
The Milwaukee VA regional office collaborated withVA's Office of Tribal and Government Relations and VBA’s Benefits Assistance Service to assist Veterans with their VA claims was well as educate and promote awareness of VA benefits.
VA is reviewing previously denied claims from World War II Veterans who participated in full-body testing for mustard gas or Lewisite in the 1940’s. The claims are being reconsidered as part of Public Law 115-48, Section 502.
Veterans should never disclose personal information such as social security number, date of birth, etc., to an unknown third party, and they should regularly change their eBenefits and other account passwords.
There are any number of life events that can result in an overpayment to the VA, and these can result in changes in the amount of benefits a Veteran receives. It's important to let VA know whenever there is a change that could impact benefits.
Effective August 1, 2018, the entitlement available under the Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance program will be reduced from 45 months to 36 months, but in October, the monthly allowance for eligible recipients will increase.
The act helps protect Veterans and service members from the dangers associated with repeatedly refinancing their home loans, requiring, among other things, the seasoning of the original loan and a recoupment period for fees, closing costs, and expenses related to the refinance.
“I am honored and humbled to be able to help serve our nation’s Veterans,” Lawrence said. “We are indebted to them for their sacrifices, and owe them nothing less than to ensure they get the benefits they have earned.”
This year’s REACH 5K run/walk had approximately 266 participants and raised more than $2,600 for a local health services program.