Certain VA benefits are available to veterans who served on active military duty during wartime that are not available to veterans who served during peacetime. Recognized periods of war are defined by acts of Congress or by a presidential decree.
A veteran’s entire period of service does not need to have been entirely within a [...]

Suicide rates for male Iraq and Afghanistan-era vets were higher than they have ever in 2006, according to a report by Department of Veterans Affairs.
VA records show that veterans age 18 to 29 who use VA services committed suicide at more than twice the rate than a comparable group who are not veterans. The [...]

Certain VA benefits are available to veterans who served on active military duty during wartime that are not available to veterans who served during peacetime.
Recognized periods of war are defined by acts of Congress or by a presidential decree. A veteran’s entire period of service does not need to have been entirely within a [...]

Flag waving is a grand attribute. It allows us to show our patriotism, display our love of country, and honor the men and women who have defended our nation and preserved our cherished way of life.
But when the flag waving ends and the cheering dies out there is always the unfinished business that remains. [...]

Having your military records on-hand is a must when applying for veterans benefits. Precious time can be lost and without certain documents the VA will not even consider a claim for benefits.
Important documents such as your DD Form 214, Discharge Papers and Separation Documents are critical to establishing you within the VA system in [...]