VA Not Doing Enough to Protect Veterans from Scams, GAO Finds A GAO report said the VA needs to work harder at preventing fraud, especially that directed at older veterans.
What Benefits Are You Eligible For as a Spouse of a Disabled Veteran? Spouses of disabled veterans are eligible for many benefits, but getting them can be difficult. We make it easy with this...
2024 Survivors Pension Rates The VA Survivors Pension is a tax-free benefit for low-income orphans and widows of deceased wartime veterans.
2023 Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) Rates What is Dependency and Indemnity Compensation? DIC is a monthly benefit paid to eligible survivors of deceased service...
Here Are the VA Dependency and Indemnity Compensation Rates for 2024 Survivors will see a major increase from 2022
A Key Survivor Benefit Plan Deadline Was Moved Up. Here’s What You Need to Know The deadline to enroll in the military's Survivor Benefit Plan during this year's open season has just shortened --...
More Burial and Funeral Costs Can Now Be Covered by Veterans Benefits The expanded benefits comes after the department earlier this year made a push to encourage more veterans to use the burial...
Inside the Marine Corps' Fight with Fox News over a False Gold Star Family Story Gee's family never paid a dollar to transport her remains, and the Marine Corps let Fox News know -- in no uncertain terms --...
What to Expect When Filing a PACT Act Claim The VA was in the process of hiring 15,000 new claims processors as the PACT Act reached its first birthday on Aug. 10, 2023...
What Survivors of Veterans Need to Know About the PACT Act The PACT Act linked medical conditions with certain toxins common during some eras or circumstances of military service. Here...
Soldier Shot During Special Forces Training Event After Live Ammo Mixed in with Blanks A 7th Infantry Division soldier at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington state was accidentally shot April 25 by a 1st...
Special Operations Airman Shot and Killed by Florida Police During Disturbance in Apartment Building Senior Airman Roger Fortson, 23, was assigned to the 4th Special Operations Squadron at Hurlburt Field, which flies AC-130J...
Coast Guard Relieves Its Top Reserve Enlisted Leader After Investigation into Misconduct Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard Reserve Timothy Beard was relieved Friday as a result of "loss of confidence,"...
Meet the First 'Space Cowboys': 3 Guardians Complete Arduous Army Cavalry Spur Ride After being covered in dust, sweat, dirt and blood, three officers emerged from the West Texas desert last week and were...
Gordon and Aleksandra: Videos, Photos Show Relationship Between Detained Soldier and Russian Woman Staff Sgt. Gordon Black flew to China and eventually to the city in southeastern Russia to meet with the woman, Aleksandra...