Will Veterans Get a VA Disability Pay Increase in 2021?
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.
Can I apply for 100 percent P&T?
While you don’t really apply for P&T, there are some steps you can take to secure Permanent and Total Disability status.
I received care under the Community Care Program and the VA did not pay the bill. What can I do to get this resolved?
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. [...]
Can I serve in the military if I have a disability rating from the VA?
There are many myths about having a VA disability rating and serving in the military. The most common is that you can never serve in the military again. This is not completely true.
Can I really be recalled to active duty at any time?
Once you join the military, Uncle Sam may keep you there longer than you have planned -- or that you can be recalled to active duty once you get out or retire.
If a service member is receiving VA disability pay under concurrent receipt guidelines, and is re rated to 100%, can the vet receive both retirement and VA pay even if the VA pay is higher than the military ret pay?
Concurrent Retirement and Disability Pay (CRDP) allows military retirees to receive both military retired pay and VA compensation.
Are you a Gambler?
Problem gambling comes at a cost, and VA is committed to helping Veterans recognize that they are not alone in confronting it.
I spent 20 years in a Reserve unit, am I considered a veteran?
President Barack Obama signed into law a bill aimed at improving veterans’ access to health care, disability benefits, education, and homelessness assistance, among other important benefits for U.S. veterans.
I am overweight; can I claim obesity as a VA disability?
Obesity cannot be considered a service-connected disability, according to a new ruling by the Department of Veterans Affairs General Counsel.
I have used my VA Home Loan Guaranty, can I get another one?
VA loan benefits can be used again and again, provided that you meet the qualifications for reuse. Here is a closer look at 3 common scenarios may help some veterans get another VA loan.