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What Is the VA Health and Benefits App?

Mobile phone applications make day-to-day tasks simpler and less stressful — and that now includes managing your veterans health benefits. The VA Health and Benefits App provides unrestricted access to your benefits provided by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and simplifies your care with the touch of a button. Veterans who are unfamiliar with…

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What Should I Do If My VA Disability Payment is Wrong?

Recent news may have created doubt about your veteran disability compensation provided by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. It was recently discovered by a private entity that a VA Benefits Calculator employed by the Department of Veterans Affairs to calculate disability compensation had errors that resulted in inaccurate and incorrect payments for select injuries,…

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How Does a Veteran Discharge Affect Disability Benefits?

Veterans that are considering applying for benefits via the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs may have questions about how their veteran discharge affects disability benefits. We want to ensure that you receive the benefits you have earned with your years of military service and understand how your discharge may impact your benefits at VA Benefits…

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What Are Chapter 33 VA Benefits?

Veterans benefits extend beyond disability compensation for service-connected injuries, illnesses, or medical conditions. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides financial aid in a number of different areas for veterans who have served in our armed forces. Many of those benefits are highlighted in Chapter 33 of the Post-9/11 GI Bill that provides support…

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Understanding New Changes to VA Benefits in 2025

As the new year rolls around, there are new changes for VA Benefits that many veterans and families might want to gather information on. Some of these changes include Cost-of-Living-Adjustment (COLA) increases, longer term access to GI Bill benefits for reenlisted veterans, care for additional conditions from toxic exposures, revisions of ratings for mental health…

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What Is the VA 70/40 Rule for TDIU Benefits?

Your veterans disability benefits are predicated on your disability rating and Total Disability Based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU) is a designation that reflects a disability that prevents you from working and provides the same monetary benefits as a 100% disability rating — even if a veteran’s combined rating does not equal 100%. The U.S. Department…

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Can Veterans and Caregivers Get Medical Care on Military Bases?

Veterans with disabilities who need medical care may be concerned about when and where they can get the care they need. Veteran caregivers responsible for the health of disabled and aging veterans may be looking for additional care and support in their area. For veterans and caregivers who do not live close to a U.S….

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What Does the Dole Act Mean for Veterans Benefits?

A key piece of veteran legislation has passed the U.S. House of Representatives  — the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act — also known as the Dole Act. The objective of this bill is to make the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) more efficient and more modern, giving veterans…