Did you know that as a Veteran or family member of a Veteran, you qualify for VA bereavement counseling benefits? If you’re the parent, child, or spouse of a service member or Veteran who’s passed away, then this very helpful resource could assist in the mourning process and improve your quality of life going forward. Bereavement counseling, or grief counseling, can allow … [Read more...]
Veteran TBI and Suicide Are Directly Related; Get To Know the Facts
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) affect millions of people a year. They’re extremely common, but many people have probably not heard of a TBI or what causes a TBI. TBIs can range from mild concussions to head injuries from motor vehicle accidents. Research has found that service members and Veterans, along with some other groups, are more likely to experience a traumatic brain … [Read more...]
Your Guide to VA Burial Benefits in 2024 (Updated)
Military members work hard and put in a lot of effort to protect the people. In return, the Department of Veterans Affairs makes sure to honor all the sacrifices they’ve made in serving their country. One of the ways they show honor and respect is through VA burial benefits. Veterans who fill out a VA burial benefits form can choose to be buried in a private cemetery or a VA … [Read more...]
Disabled While Serving? Learn How VR&E (Chapter 31) Can Help
The VR&E (Chapter 31) helps transitioning service members and Veterans dealing with disabilities and an employment handicap prepare for, obtain, and maintain suitable employment. It’s a great program to help those reentering civilian life do so through opportunities that might not be available. Veteran employment can be a tricky field to navigate, and for those with … [Read more...]
The Veteran’s Complete Guide to GI Bill Benefits
Since being signed into law by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on June 22, 1944, the Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944 and its subsequent variations that followed have helped Veterans receive quality, affordable education. Though this is what it’s formally known as, most people just call it the GI Bill. The government has spent billions of dollars on GI Bill benefits for … [Read more...]
Veteran’s Christmas: Making a Difference During the Holidays
A Veteran’s Christmas may sound like a Hallmark Christmas movie, and, of course, it is, but it's also a reality for 16 million to 17 million Americans this year. As with any community, the holidays are a time of joy, happiness, and celebration. But it can also be a source of pain, suffering, and despair. Thankfully, for those who don’t quite have the Christmas spirit, there are … [Read more...]