United Spinal Appoints Ross Meglathery as Director of VetsFirst
United Spinal Association recently announced the appointment of Ross Meglathery as the new director of VetsFirst
VetsFirst Q&A: How does a veteran with PTSD obtain a service dog?
Question: How does a veteran with PTSD obtain a service dog? Answer: VA does not provide service dogs for physical or mental health conditions, including PTSD. VA does provide veterinary care for service dogs that are deemed medically necessary
VetsFirst Q&A: Do National Guardsmen Qualify For VA Loans
Question: I was in the National Guard for two years in 1957. I am trying to get a VA loan to refinance my house; do I qualify? Answer: A veteran’s eligibility for a VA home loan guaranty depends on
VetsFirst Q&A: How Do I Know If I Am Rated Permanently and Totally Disabled By VA?
Question: How can I find out if I’m rated permanently and totally disabled by VA? Answer: If the permanent and total box is not checked on your VA rating decision, you can be re-evaluated and possibly have your disability rating reduced. A veteran
VetsFirst Q&A: Can Married Disabled Veterans Each Receive the Dependent Allowance from VA?
Question: Can two disabled veterans who are legally married to each other each receive the dependent allowance from VA for their children? Answer: Yes, both veterans can receive the "with dependents rate" once they have each been rated 30% or
VetsFirst Q&A: Will VA Fill Prescriptions Written By Non-VA Doctors?
Question: I am a veteran, but I receive care for my heart from a non-VA specialist. This specialist prescribes my heart medications. Will VA fill these prescriptions? I don't use the VA for healthcare because I feel that there are other veterans who
Victories for Veterans on Capitol Hill
As the 113th session of Congress comes to a close, VetsFirst is pleased to report major victories on our 2014 legislative priorities. Our first victory was inclusion of language from the Housing Assistance for Veterans Act (HAVEN Act) in the National
VetsFirst Q&A: Can I Receive Both SBP and DIC Benefits at the Same Time?
Question: I am the widow of a service-connected veteran who was a military retiree. Can I receive both a Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) annuity and Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) benefits at the same time? Answer: In general, an individual
The International Day Recognizing Disabilities Sparks Remembrance and Hope
This year’s recognition of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, December 3, marks the end of yet another year of efforts to ratify the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD or Disabilities Treaty). As time
VetsFirst Q&A: I Am Blind. Will VA Provide Me With an Electric Razor?
Question: I heard that VA will provide me with an electric razor due to my blindness. Is this true and how do I get one? Answer: That is absolutely true. The VA's Prosthetics Department, located at your local VA Medical Center, provides