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2025 Compensation Rates
The 2025 Veterans disability compensation rates are in. Starting January 1, 2025, all compensation benefit rates have increased by 2.5% to match adjustments made to Social Security benefits. This increase impacts disability benefits, clothing allowance, dependency and...
Veterans Receive Free Access to Small Business Training
Veterans once formed the core of the United States. Entrepreneur and business founder class in America. Nearly half of WWII Veterans launched businesses after the conclusion of their service compared with just over 5% of today’s Veterans. There are a few reasons for...
AARP’s Free Financial Workbook for Veterans and Military Caregivers
AARP research shows that family caregivers spend close to $8,000 per year of their money caring for family members who are aging, ill or living with disabilities. Looking after those wounded in the line of duty can cost even more. Whether you are picking up groceries,...
Compare Colleges with VA Online Tool
If you’re planning to use your GI Bill benefits to fund your education, the GI Bill Comparison Tool can help you find the right school for you. The tool provides an estimate of your GI Bill benefits as well as information about each college’s value and affordability....
New Study Sheds Light on Connection Between PTSD and Alcohol Use
A new VA study has found that combat experience is associated with a higher risk of alcohol use to cope with PTSD symptoms. But the connection is weaker when accounting for the severity of the PTSD. In an observational study of more than 11,000 men with at least one...
VA Creates 120-Day Task Force on Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis McDonough established a 120-day task force this month to conduct a whole-of-VA-review and to design and implement a holistic and integrated VA mission on inclusion, diversity, equity and access. A 2019 Government...
New Suicide Prevention Mobile App
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently released a mobile app that offers step-by-step guidance for those who are trying to support someone they care about and for those who are concerned about their own emotional well-being. The PREVENTS Office developed the...
Change Allows Extra GI Bill Benefits for Some Disabled Veterans
Thousands of Veterans may receive more money for education thanks to a change to Veteran Readiness and Employment benefits through the Department of Veteran Affairs. The rule change means individuals who use Veteran Readiness and Employment benefits to pay for college...
