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New PREVENTS Initiative Targets Veteran Suicides
Posted in Uncategorized on August 13, 2019
Statistics show that veterans are 1.5 times more likely than non-veterans to commit suicide and a new executive order is increasing efforts to prevent it. Read more about the PREVENTS Initiative and how it aims to help stop veteran suicides. How the PREVENTS Initiative Targets Veteran Suicides Nearly 20 veterans die by suicide every day Read More »
Priority for Purple Heart Veterans
Posted in Uncategorized on July 23, 2019
A policy that went into effect on April 1, 2019, gives veterans who have earned a Purple Heart during their military service priority to have their disability claims prioritized. Learn more about the new Purple Heart veterans policy and why some veteran advocates have raised concerns about its implementation. Disability Claims Prioritized for Purple Heart Read More »
What Is PTSD Awareness Day?
Posted in Uncategorized on June 25, 2019
Each year on June 27th, both men and women actively serving in the military and veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are honored during PTSD Awareness Day. Learn more about PTSD Awareness Day and the brave men and women who have endured the stress and trauma of combat while serving their country. PTSD Symptoms PTSD can Read More »
The 2019 National Veterans Golden Age Games
Posted in Uncategorized on May 28, 2019
The 2019 National Veterans Golden Age Games (NVGAG) will take place June 5-10, 2019 in Anchorage, Alaska. Open to veterans ages 55 and older who receive health care from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the NVGAG is the country’s premier senior adaptive rehabilitation program. Learn more about the Golden Age Games and how they Read More »
Military Retirees and Disabled Veterans Receive Biggest Pay Raise in 7 Years
Posted in Uncategorized on May 14, 2019
Military retirees and disabled veterans saw the largest increase in pay since 2012 as the cost of living adjustment (COLA) was raised to 2.8% in 2019. Military retirees, disabled veterans and federal civilian retirees will all benefit from the same pay raise. Learn more about the pay increase and how it could impact your family. Read More »
Female Veterans Face Increased Dementia Risk
Posted in Uncategorized on April 30, 2019
Recent studies have shown that male veterans with military service-related trauma like a post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or a traumatic brain injury (TBI) may be at an increased risk for dementia later in life. Research now suggests that the same conditions would also impact female veterans, concluding that they would face a 50-80% increased risk Read More »
Must-Have Caregiving Tools From the Veterans Administration
Posted in Uncategorized on April 16, 2019
If you are caring for a veteran, you may not realize that you have some free online caregiving tools available to you already. In fact, there are many online resources available to caregivers of veterans. Caregiving Tools From the VA So, whether you need to learn more about a condition or a disease, get organized, Read More »
New Roadmap for Military Caregivers
Posted in Uncategorized on April 2, 2019
There’s no question that every caregiver has an individual, unique journey. There are, however, common threads through every caregiver experience and a new online tool seeks to help military caregivers navigate these common caregiving challenges. Learn more about the "Caregiver Journey Map" and how it strives to help military caregivers best care for their loved Read More »
VA Expands Military Caregiver Benefits
Posted in Uncategorized on March 19, 2019
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is taking another look at its caregiver assistance program and is asking for help from the public. The VA plans to reevaluate how to define "necessary care" and who qualifies. Learn more about the caregiver assistance program and how you can help the VA redesign the military caregiver program Read More »
Military and Veteran Tax Tips: 2019
Posted in Uncategorized on March 5, 2019
It's spring, which means it's time to think about taxes. The April 15 tax filing deadline is quickly approaching and many people are anxious to see how the new tax code will affect their returns. For many military personnel, overall federal taxes will be reduced. Military and Veteran Tax Tips: 2019 Learn more about how Read More »
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