Links to guides for veterans Link to Military Separation Guide Link to Veterans Self Help Guide Link to guide on VA Compensation and Pension Claims Link to Guide to Appealing VA Claims Decisions Link to Veterans Guide to State Benefits Link to Ask VetsFirst, where veterans can submit questions to Vetsfirst staff

One Step Closer to Ensuring Access to VA Facilities for Vets Who Use Service Dogs

One step closer to ensuring access to VA facilities for vets who use service [...]

VetsFirst Supported Legislation Headed to the President

As urged by VetsFirst, the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate have passed the Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010. The legislation is now headed to the President for [...]

Caregivers Enable Our Lives

Terry Moakley on caregivers, care getting, “The Caregiver Assistance and Resource Enhancement Act,” H.R. 3155, and “The Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act,” S. [...]

Vet Centers Help Vets Find Their Way Home

Vet Centers help vets find their way home. OIF, OEF and Vietnam veterans share their perspectives on [...]

Never Feel Guilty

Some veterans have feelings of guilt when it comes to applying for or receiving veterans benefits. There should be no guilt or shame in pursuing or receiving earned [...]

Displaying The American Flag

Show your love of country and fly our flag. It is an act of patriotism that shows the world that we are a people who are unified in spirit and commitment. VetsFirst offers a free brochure on “How To Display Our Flag”. [...]

Ask VetsFirst – Serving Veterans in the 21st Century

VetsFirst launches Ask VetsFirst to increase outreach to veterans and returning warriors who require assistance in obtaining their [...]

The Candidates Respond On Veterans Issues

The Disabled American Veterans recently posed a series of questions to both presidential candidates McCain and Obama on some very important veterans issues.

The questions revolved around improving Veterans Administration services and benefits to veterans, and included questions on VA funding and funding reform, VA eligibility for care, claims backlogs, and disability compensation reform.

The answers at [...]

Veterans Coming Home Stories Wanted By NYU Filmaker

Marcia Rock, a professor at New York University Journalism wants to tell the story of veterans recovery and adjustment to civilian life.

According to Marcia Rock:
“I want to tell it a new way though–through your own stories. I want to shoot your problems, your frustrations, your triumphs and perhaps, some tips for other vets.”

Click here to [...]

Memorial Day

Our thoughts are with those who through their sacrifice have preserved our nation and our freedom. Whenever our banner is unfurled or our voices raised in the singing of our anthem, then shall we realize the worth of their sacrifice.

We honor and remember our fallen brothers and sisters on this Memorial Day.

Len Selfon
Senior VP
VetsFirst