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VetsFirst Q&A: Is the National Guard eligible for VA benefits?

admin2017-01-30T17:54:54-05:00December 27th, 2012|VetsFirst Q&A|

Question: I was in the Wyoming National Guard for 8 years. During that time I was only activated once to help with a large forest fire. I did not actually fight the fire but I did provide logistical support

VetsFirst Joins Sanders in Opposing Cuts to Benefits for Disabled Veterans

admin2013-03-26T20:35:07-05:00December 20th, 2012|Health Care & Benefits, Veterans Advocacy Issues|

Paul J. Tobin (far right) joins Sanders (at podium) and other leaders to oppose cuts to disabled veterans' benefits. On Wednesday, December 19th, Paul J. Tobin, president of United Spinal Association and VetsFirst joined leaders of other veterans'

VetsFirst Q&A: Do I qualify for a VA pension?

admin2012-12-18T07:03:51-05:00December 18th, 2012|VetsFirst Q&A|

Question: I am currently unemployed and almost penniless. I live above my parents garage and I am fortunate in that they are able to help me out but this is all very frustrating. I am able to work but

VetsFirst Q&A: What exactly is the definition of a veteran?

admin2017-01-30T17:54:54-05:00December 14th, 2012|VetsFirst Q&A|

Question: What exactly is the definition of a veteran? Answer: You raise an interesting question that unfortunately has many different answers. For example Dictionary.com defines a veteran as: a person who has had long service or experience in an

Veterans Benefits Shouldn’t Be Compromised by Deficit Reduction

admin2017-01-30T17:54:54-05:00December 14th, 2012|Health Care & Benefits, Veterans Advocacy Issues|

VetsFirst is leading efforts to defend essential, and hard-earned, VA and Social Security benefits from the ongoing deficit reduction process. In a letter to House and Senate leaders, VetsFirst and 17 other military and veterans’ service organizations informed congressional

VetsFirst Leads Charge to Protect Veteran Benefits

admin2013-03-26T20:35:07-05:00December 12th, 2012|Health Care & Benefits, Updates, Veterans Advocacy Issues|

Today, VetsFirst led a coalition of 17 other military and veterans service organizations to inform Congress of the devastating impact that a chained consumer price index would have upon veterans if it is applied to VA and Social Security

VA Benefits for National Guard and Reserve Members

admin2017-01-30T17:54:54-05:00December 5th, 2012|Health Care & Benefits, Updates, Veterans Advocacy Issues|

For those who serve our country through the National Guard or Reserve, you may qualify for a wide range of benefits offered by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). VA benefits include disability compensation; pension; home loan guaranty; education;