Veteran Insomnia If 3 am is a regular visitor, you aren’t alone. Over 30% of the population experiences insomnia. Studies find that for veterans, the number is even higher. A …
Increased VA Funding Proposed for 2022
Last week, the White House outlined a fiscal 2022 budget plan that would increase funding to The Department of Veterans Affairs. The increase would be geared toward increasing funds for …
Unisex Bathrooms Not Appealing to Majority of Male Service Members
Research from a study conducted in 2013 & 2014 was meant to explore the advantages or disadvantages of females serving in special operations units. Instead, it uncovered a recurring theme …
Veteran Suicides-How Can We Make a Difference?
Make a Difference Last week, our post addressed rising suicide rates for veterans during Covid-19. Awareness of this real life mental health pandemic (suicide) is a great first step. But …
Veteran Suicide Rate Increase & Covid-19
Suicide is something we don’t like to hear or talk about, but its prevalence in our society, and in our veterans, is something we need to continue shining light on …
New Year, New Insurance Benefits
Disabled veteran insurance changes are just part of a massive bill that was passed by both the House and Senate in December 2020. Some of the changes include: *A long …
VA Secretary Selection a Mixed Bag
Veterans and veteran groups have met President-elect Joe Biden’s selection for VA Secretary, Denis McDonough, with mixed emotions thus far. Disappointment and skepticism seem to currently be the predominant responses, …
Holiday Help: Part 2
From Part 1 of Holiday Help: “Christmas can be a beautiful but extremely difficult time of year for many veterans, active military, and their families. ‘It’s the Most Wonderful Time …
Holiday Help: Part 1
Christmas can be a beautiful but extremely difficult time of year for many veterans, active military, and their families. “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” can feel like …
Tax Guide for Veterans
This tax season we want to make sure you are aware of how your veteran status and VA disability standing impact your taxes. Below you will find helpful tips as …
