Understanding Survivor and Dependent Education Benefits
Posted in Uncategorized on June 2, 2016
Tags: college, military, VA programs, veterans, veterans benefits
When you lose a serviceman in the line of duty, many aspects of your life may take a back seat. Finances need to be reassessed and quality of life reviewed. Sadly, as a result of the income loss, many families must curb their spending to keep the family afloat. Often, education spending is one of Read More »
Top 10 VeteranAid Blog Posts of 2015
Posted in Uncategorized on May 25, 2016
Tags: aid and attendance, military, tips for caregivers, tips for seniors, VA programs, veterans, veterans benefits
It's hard to believe that the year is almost halfway over. The VeteranAid blog started in October of last year. Here are the top 10 most popular blog posts from 2015: 7 Outstanding Professional Athletes that Served in the Military The connection between excelling in the military and in the sports arena are obvious. Hard work, dedication, Read More »
What to Do When a Veteran Has Passed Away
Posted in Uncategorized on April 14, 2016
Tags: military spouses, tips for caregivers, tips for seniors, VA programs, veterans, veterans benefits
The passing of a loved one can be an extremely difficult, emotional time. Unfortunately, there are usually many decisions to be made and actions to be taken by the surviving spouse and/or children, especially if the loved one was a veteran of U.S. military service. While there are numerous benefits, honors, and services to claim Read More »
How to Apply for the Veterans Aid and Attendance Benefit
Posted in Uncategorized on January 19, 2016
Tags: aid and attendance, FAQ, tips for seniors, VA programs, veterans, veterans benefits
VeteranAid.org was created to be an educational and supportive website for veterans and families looking for the Aid and Attendance benefit. This infographic was recently created to share with veterans and their family members so awareness can be spread about this little known veterans pension benefit. Please share this image with your friends, family, on Read More »
Funding Your Veteran-Owned Business
Posted in Uncategorized on January 5, 2016
Tags: employment, military, VA programs, veterans, veterans benefits
If you are a veteran looking to leverage the leadership and discipline you learned in the service to create an outstanding business of your own, you’re not alone. There are more than 3 million veteran-owned businesses in the U.S., and 30% of all American business owners are veterans. It seems that the formula of armed Read More »
My application was denied. Should I appeal?: Aid and Attendance Benefit FAQ
Posted in Uncategorized on December 8, 2015
Tags: aid and attendance, FAQ, VA programs, veterans, veterans benefits
This is a question that comes up often in the VeteranAid forums. If you are filing an application for the Aid and Attendance benefit for yourself or your loved one and the award of the benefits is denied, it is an unfortunate situation to be presented with. Here is our best advice to navigate you through Read More »
Senior Benefits for Veterans’ Spouses
Posted in Uncategorized on December 8, 2015
Tags: aid and attendance, military spouses, tips for seniors, VA programs, veterans, veterans benefits
Getting by can be hard as you age. You thought you’d set plenty away for retirement, but there are more expenses than you’d expected, and health care seems to eat up more of your budget every year. It can get pretty disheartening. If you’re struggling to cover all the costs of life as you age, Read More »
How to Afford Assisted Living
Posted in Uncategorized on December 4, 2015
Tags: aid and attendance, tips for seniors, VA programs, veterans, veterans benefits
The costs of senior care can be staggering. But when you need it, you need it. A move to assisted living rarely feels optional. Most people would prefer to stay in their homes if given the option, but as the needs of a senior increase and the burden put on caregivers becomes unsustainable, you have Read More »
What You Should Know About DIC Benefits
Posted in Uncategorized on November 30, 2015
Tags: tips for seniors, VA programs, veterans benefits
The wide world of benefits available to veterans, their spouses, and their dependents is very complicated. Keeping track of what’s out there, what you might qualify for, and what you can actually expect to get in the instances where you do qualify is nearly impossible for the average military family. In the hopes of helping Read More »
What to Know About CHAMPVA Benefits
Posted in Uncategorized on November 23, 2015
Tags: tips for seniors, VA programs, veterans, veterans benefits
Veterans and their families can take advantage of a good number of different types of benefits, but often you have to figure that out they exist first. Most veterans are familiar with TRICARE, the health care program that provides coverage to active duty service members and their families. You may be less familiar with CHAMPVA, Read More »
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