Can the unmarried son of a Veteran be buried with the Veteran and Spouse in one of the 131 National Cemeteries? Under certain conditions the VA allows for the interment of the unmarried son of a Veteran to be
The purpose of the new VA intent to file process is to protect the earliest possible date for any award of benefits or increased benefits resulting from your claim.
Yes, Reservists and National Guard Members can and do receive VA Disability Compensation with no regard to the percentage of their disability rating.
United Spinal Association recently announced the appointment of Ross Meglathery as the new director of VetsFirst
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
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
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
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
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
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