United Spinal Association's program VetsFirst, will host two free webinars in November on accessible housing for disabled vets and non-service connected disability pension benefits provided by the VA. The first webinar Increasing Access to Accessible Housing for Disabled Veterans,
Question: I have severe peripheral neuropathy in both of my lower legs. It is service-connected as is secondary to my Agent Orange type II. Am I eligible for an automobile grant? Answer: Maybe, an automobile or other conveyance allowance
There’s a valuable resource freely available to disabled vets that will make transitioning back into their communities much easier. United Spinal Association’s membership division, NSCIA, provides unrivaled support for veterans living with spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or other spinal cord disorders.
Question: I wear a brace and it really does a number on my clothes. Am I eligible for additional VA benefits for this? Answer: You could be eligible for a VA clothing allowance. A VA clothing allowance is an
After weeks of delay, it appears that the government shutdown may be headed to a close as Congress will soon be voting on a proposal to end the shutdown and address the debt ceiling. Veterans groups gathered at
On October 9, Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric Shinseki testified before the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs regarding the impact of the government shutdown on VA. According to the Secretary, after November 1, mandatory accounts paying veteran’s benefit checks
As of October 8, the federal government is still shutdown due to the failure of Congress to fund the government past the end of the fiscal year, which ended on September 30. The impact on veterans has grown this
Question: I was taking my truck into the dealership for service and for the first time I noticed a Vet Center in a nearby strip mall. What is a Vet Center and what do they do there? Answer: The
On October 1, the health insurance exchanges associated with the Affordable Care Act (ACA) went online. Many veterans are now asking how the ACA will impact them. The short answer for veterans who are already enrolled in VA health
Each year, during October, the U.S. Department of Labor focuses on National Disability Employment Awareness Month. On their website, they provide an idea for some type of event or action that businesses or individuals might provide to help persons