VetsFirst is pleased with the Senate’s passage of H.R. 7105, the Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020 on December 9, 2020. The legislation would enhance the quality of life for veterans, their families, and caregivers. VetsFirst [...]
VA disability rates 2021 were released on October 13, 2020, with the implementation of the Social Security Administration’s announcement of a 1.3% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2021.
In recognition of Veteran’s Day, United Spinal and VetsFirst would like to thank those who have bravely defended our freedom.
This Act was signed into law on October 17, 2020, designates 9-8-8 as 3 the digit number to be used as the National Suicide Hotline number by 2022. Specifically, it requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to designate 9-8-8 [...]
The nation’s 67th Veterans Day Observance will honor the men and women who have served and continue to serve in the U.S. Uniformed Services during war and peacetime.
While you don’t really apply for P&T, there are some steps you can take to secure Permanent and Total Disability status.
Veterans who are eligible for reimbursement of mileage and other travel expenses to and from approved health care appointments can now enter claims in the new Beneficiary Travel Self-Service System.
You should first gather any letters, notices or information regarding debt collection or adverse credit reports related to authorized use of community care, then call the toll free number at 1-877-881-7618 (option 1), Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. [...]
New laws allow VA to pay education benefits as if the student were training in-residence regardless of the fact that a program has been converted from resident training to online training.
Veterans wishing to update their direct deposit information with VA will need to either change their information using the VA website or by contacting the VA National Call Center.