The government officially announced that the 2011 Cost of Living Adjustment for military retirees, disabled veterans, and social security recipients will be zero for the the second year in a … [Read more...]
Military Pay Debate – Cut Pay or Troops?
October 28, 2010 | Terry HowellMilitary pay and benefits have been a hot topic this fall; from the zero increase in military retiree and veteran cost of living adjustments to the proposed reductions in future military base pay … [Read more...]
Florida State Veterans’ Benefits
October 27, 2010 | Terry HowellVeterans who don’t take advantage of their state provided vet benefits are missing out big time. Unfortunately some vets don’t even know that their state provides benefits that go beyond Federal … [Read more...]
Veterans’ Benefit Act Stresses ‘Improvement’
October 25, 2010 | Terry HowellThe Veterans' Benefits Act of 2010 may not have added any significant new veterans benefits, but, it will increase some allowances and grants for disabled veterans and improve various veterans' … [Read more...]
Cost of TRICARE for Children Over 21
October 15, 2010 | Terry HowellThe passage of the Health Care Reform Act, which requires insurers to provide coverage for dependent children up to age 26, has left many TRICARE beneficiaries asking what that would mean to their … [Read more...]
New VA TV Ad Hits the Air
October 12, 2010 | Terry HowellAs a veteran's advocate, one of the most disturbing and common phrases I have heard from is "I didn't know..." TheVA has taken several steps over the last year to reach out and pull veterans … [Read more...]
Featured State Benefits: Delaware
October 12, 2010 | Terry HowellVeterans who don’t take advantage of their state provided vet benefits are missing out big time. Unfortunately some vets don’t even know that their state provides … [Read more...]
Senate Leaves Military Pay Hanging
October 11, 2010 | Terry HowellEach fall our attention turns to D.C. as we wait to hear what next year's Military pay raise will be. This year there are at least two proposals on the table, one from the House and another from the … [Read more...]
Veterans’ Headstone Medallion
October 05, 2010 | Terry HowellSource: Department of Veterans AffairsVeteran’s medallion's are available through the VA, which can be affixed to an existing privately purchased headstone or marker to signify the deceased's … [Read more...]
VA COLA Act of 2010 Ready to Sign
October 04, 2010 | Terry HowellThe news that Congress passed the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2010 likely sparked some excitement for many veterans last week. But before anyone rushes off to spend the … [Read more...]
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