News for the military veteran. We cover V.A. health care,veteran benefits, issues such as agent orange, and more
Snippet of Article: "...When veterans return to the workforce, they face challenges that their civilian counterparts don’t - issues only amplified by the abysmal job market that has left one in six Americans unemployed. They often find that the skills they learned in the military don’t always apply on the outside ..."
Snippet of Article: "...Participants came from California to Camden, Texas to Newark and were alerted by alumni networks, mentors and advertisements in military specialty publications. Demand outstripped available spots for the two-day workshop. Organized by the nonpartisan, nonprofit Veterans Campaign, the event came at a time when an increasing number of veterans ..."
Snippet of Article: "...VA Form 21-526, Veteran's Application for Compensation or Pension, is the document that should be used in applying. Supporting evidence and/or documents should be submitted with your application ..."
Snippet of Article: "... The federal VA provides medical care and benefits to all enrolled veterans, with a range of preventive outpatient and inpatient services offered within its health care system. OEF/OIF veterans receive an additional benefit — five years of free health care in the VA system for any issue related to their deployment. ..."
Snippet of Article: "... Overview of Veterans' Compensation Program - how to apply, elegibility, appeals, how to find the law ... a Full list of list of rates, see the VA Compensation..."
Snippet of Article: "...Compensation & Pension Service administers a variety of benefits and services for veterans, their dependents and survivors, including, but not limited to: service-connected compensation, Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC), non-service connected pension, burial & accrued benefits, guardianship and public contact services. This page contains information about what benefits we administer. ..."
Snippet of Article: "... Too many veterans’ disability claims take more than a year to process, the Veterans Affairs Department’s inspector general said. An audit showed that a year ago, 11,000 veterans had claims pending more than a year...."
Snippet of Article: "... In Iowa, up to 73 percent of the property taxes paid by a disabled veteran can be paid through Homestead Credit Claims filed with the Iowa Department of Revenue. Monday’s decision by the County abates the remaining 27 percent of the property taxes on the three properties...."
Snippet of Article: "... "If you served your country, they (the U.S. government) promised to pay," says Jeff Kohler, 23, a Navy veteran of the Iraq war who now attends Ohio State University. However, he says, the $4,300 in initial tuition fees, housing and expenses promised under the new G.I. Bill have not arrived. "They sort of dangle your education in front of you and then right when you're going to get it, they say, 'Oops, sorry,' " says Kohler...."
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