Sometimes the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs denies applications for benefits. When veterans disagree with such decisions, they may consider appealing the initial decision. One such path they may take includes requesting a supplemental claim. Before requesting an...
In the course of your service in the United States military, you may have suffered a serious injury. While you have recovered to some extent, you have limits to what you can do in the civilian workforce. If your disability is severe enough, you may be eligible for...
As they age, the proud men and women who once served the U.S. in the military may find themselves suffering from disabling medical conditions. Unable to care for themselves in the ways they need, these military veterans may require skilled nursing care that they...
As a thank you for your service, the law entitles you to numerous veterans’ benefits. Which benefits you can receive depends on whether you meet strict eligibility requirements. One type of benefit you may wish to use is Aid and Attendance. You may also wish to take...
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs provides health care options for veterans of the U.S. military, but qualifying for benefits is not as simple as proving your service to the country. If you need nursing home care, you may be eligible for one or more benefits...
Service members and veterans in Tennessee enjoy a number of unique benefits due to their military service. As the spouse of such an individual, you understand this better than most. You also know how deeply you and their family members come to depend on those...
Often, family members step into the role of caregiver when veterans require help performing basic daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, moving around and eating. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs recognizes the emotional and financial strain that caregivers...
There is a lot of misinformation about VA disability benefits and how they are treated in divorce. If veterans and their spouses have the correct information about this upfront, it helps avoid disputes as the divorce agreement is reached. A common misstatement is that...
Ohio has long prided itself on the level of care it shows its resident veterans. From the Ohio Department of Veterans Services (ODVS) easy-to-use website to the higher education provided through the Ohio GI Promise, the Buckeye State continues to make efforts to show...
The IRS extended the deadline to file 2019 taxes, providing Americans even more time to get their financials in order. Veterans can take advantage of this extension by reviewing the resources and benefits provided by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). These benefits...
