The Veterans Resource

05/29/2023

We can never repay, but we will ever respect and remember those who gave their lives for our freedom. This Memorial Day, we honor the brave men and women who served.

02/08/2023

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) budget is increasing to over $303 billion, the agency’s highest ever. How does this increase impact our veterans?

Last year, Congress sent several DAV-championed bills to the president’s desk, including the historic expansion of benefits for veterans exposed to toxic substances. But another sizeable legislative package enacted in December includes dozens of other provisions that will touch the lives of vetera...

05/13/2022

The VA encourages all who can to donate to combat the nation’s shortage

The pandemic has worsened an already dire shortage of blood across the nation.

05/10/2022

VA officials said they are nearly finished with their review of families receiving caregiver stipends, but still do not have any timeline for when new eligibility criteria for the program will be unveiled.

Veterans Affairs officials held a forum last week to discuss current operations with the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers.

05/07/2022

VA Secretary Denis McDonough told House lawmakers that agency officials are requesting the largest VA budget in history because it will improve or save the lives of millions of veterans.

Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough told House lawmakers Thursday that agency officials are requesting the largest VA budget in history because it will improve or save the lives of millions of veterans.

04/23/2022

SSA field offices reopen after 2 years, the agency is faced with a growing backlog of Social Security disability claims.

--More than 1,200 Social Security Administration field offices opened to the public today after a two-year shutdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A slow return to normalcy for the SSA is expected to add to the expanding lines and wait times for former workers seeking help obtaining Social Security D...

04/20/2022

California: State lawmakers passed two separate measures proposing expansions on tax exemptions for disabled military veterans.

(The Center Square) – California lawmakers passed two separate measures proposing expansions on tax exemptions for disabled military veterans on Thursday.

04/19/2022

Corpus Christi, TX: With so many things being accessed primarily digitally these days, including military benefits, it can get difficult for veterans who lack computer skills. Well, now a free class to make you computer competent. Goodwill Industries' are offering free computer classes for veterans, dependents and surviving spouses.

Sometimes acquiring job skills for the civilian world can be difficult for veterans, but Goodwill's computer literacy program can help.

04/16/2022

'Bears Behind the Badge' benefit motorcycle ride supporting veterans and 1st responders:

A benefit ride supporting Bears Behind the Badge was held Saturday by the Veteran Enforcers Motorcycle Association in New Bern. Bears Behind the Badge is made up of Veterans, first responders, and their families. Chapter Commander Kevin Yates said past funds helped fellow officers like Deputy Zach B...

04/14/2022

VA Secretary Denis McDonough acknowledged that he is “frustrated” with inconsistency in how medical appointment wait time data is calculated and recorded within the department’s health care systems, and promised changes on the issue later this year.

An inspector general report this week said VA's patient wait time data is inconsistent and misleading.

03/12/2022

What are the differences between the two Social Security programs, and which one is best for you?

What are the differences between the two Social Security programs, and which one is best for you? Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and  Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are monetary benefits programs that the Social Security Administration (SSA) offers. The major distinction between th...

03/11/2022

6 common misconceptions about Social Security disability benefits:

The Social Security Administration (SSA) reports that in 2021, over 9.5 million people in the United States receive disability benefits. Despite these numbers, many Americans have misconceptions about Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) benefits. Here are six common misconceptions that we he...