The Sergeant First Class (SFC) Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act was signed by President Biden on August 10, 2022. This law brings a huge …
Space-A Travel: Amazing Benefit, Facts & Eligibility
What is Space-A Travel? Space Available Travel, most often called Space-A Travel, or even military hops, is part of the Space-A program that fills remaining seats on Department of Defense …
9 New Burn Pit Presumptive Conditions
Progress In May 2021, the VA added hypothyroidism, Parkinsonism and bladder cancer as presumptive conditions thought to be caused by burn pit exposure. If you haven’t already, read about it …
Military Sexual Trauma Part 2
There can be lifelong physical, mental, and/or emotional health struggles for those who have experienced military sexual trauma (MST). Yet the harsh reality of how these incidents and claims are …
Important Forms for New Veterans
Whether you’re new or seasoned to VA acronyms and abbreviations, chances are you come across some that you have to look up or don’t know. Some of the most important …
Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers
Another important goal of the Mission Act of 2018 was to improve veteran caregiver resources and support. One way of doing that was to expand eligibility for the VA Program of …
Supplemental Claims
As of February 19, 2019, there are three appeal/decision review options available for veterans if they disagree with the VA’s claim and rating decision. Those three choices are supplemental claims, …
Understand Your Service-Connected Benefits
It’s not always crystal clear what benefits you have earned or can access at different service-connected levels and ratings. Many veterans aren’t utilizing the full spectrum of benefits simply because …
Mental Health Care Barriers
New Ruling for Mental Health Care The VA wants to eliminate copays for outpatient (non-VA system) mental health visits. Many veterans are aware of the limitations of seeking care solely …
Chip on Your Shoulder
Facts and Background Shoulder injuries are common for veterans and nonveterans alike. Between 7-8 million people see a doctor each year for shoulder pain and issues. There are 400,000-500,000 rotator …
