If you have served in the military you likely qualify for a series of valuable benefits. This remains true no matter your age or your station in life. Understanding what benefits you qualify for could improve the quality of life for you and your loved ones. VA...
Veterans Benefits
Property tax benefits for disabled veterans in Tennessee
As a disabled veteran in Tennessee, you may qualify for a property tax relief. If you put your life on the line for your country and became seriously disabled during your time serving, read the information below for an overview of the tax break you could benefit from....
What to know about supplemental claims
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...
Are you eligible for individual unemployability benefits?
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...
State Veterans’ Homes – An Overview
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...
Are you eligible for VA Aid and Attendance benefits?
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...
Veterans may be eligible for benefits to cover nursing home costs
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...
What is the 20/20/20 rule?
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...
A veteran’s family caregiver may qualify for assistance
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...
Dispelling myths about treatment of veterans’ disability benefits in divorce
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...