If you are a senior citizen and a military veteran, you may be interested in obtaining government help for your health care needs.Perhaps you are thinking in terms of Medicaid, but the Aid and Attendance program for veterans is also available. These programs address...
Veterans’ Benefits
Understanding changes to military retirement
Military retirees in Florida may find themselves confused by the veterans' benefits system, especially the changes to the retirement system that took place on January 1, 2018. The new system is known as the Blended Retirement System because it brings together two...
Executive order aims to minimize suicide among veterans
By order of President Donald Trump, three government agencies must come up with a plan to improve conditions for military veterans who are facing difficulties adjusting to civilian life. On the second Tuesday of the year, the President ordered Homeland Security, the...
Flare-ups will now need to be considered in disability ratings
A recent ruling by the Court of Appeals for Veteran Claims may make it easier for veterans in Florida to obtain higher disability ratings. The court considered a case involving a veteran who had musculoskeletal injuries that caused pain flare-ups for which he had...
Veterans’ benefits to help with long-term care costs
In Florida, some veterans and their spouses may be eligible for a long-term care benefit through the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs. Despite the availability of this benefits program, only 5 percent of the funds are accessed each year because many people simply...
3 reasons the VA may terminate benefits
Veterans who have served our country deserve to be rewarded for their service and cared for in the years after. This is why benefits awarded by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs are so crucial to so many. The VA may award benefits directly to veterans or to...