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VA disability ratings provide more value than compensation. It opens doors that few veterans know about, like prescription medications and co-payments. While the information on this is available, it can be challenging to find. No worries though, we intend to break it down for you here.  VA Exemption Requirements  There is no surprise the VA […]

Before 2004, if you were retired, it was illegal to get VA compensation and military retirement pay at the same time. After January 1, 2004, the laws changed, allowing any retired military individual to file for VA compensation. Once a veteran filed for VA compensation, the question became, how to receive VA disability payment if […]

Are you a veteran receiving care assistance from a family member or friend for a service connected disability? Did you know that the VA provides caregiver programs to help support your loved one?   It’s true – a lot of veterans don’t realize that there are 2 types of programs for caregivers of veterans:  The Program of General […]

What is a C&P Exam?  A C&P Exam, or Compensation and Pension exam, is a medical assessment conducted by a VA-approved physician. The C&P exam is used to document information about a Veteran’s condition and determine how severe the condition may be affecting the Veteran’s life.   Why Do Veterans Have C&P Exams?  Most Veterans who submit a VA claim […]

Planning any flight, whether short or far, can be a hassle. You have to compare different airline prices, airport availability, and layovers. Did you know that as a 100% T&P Veteran, you and your family could qualify to travel anywhere in the world for little or no cost? Space-Available flights are private, military-ran flights with […]

To get your DD214 you need to submit a military records request through the milconnect website. To use milConnect you will have to sign in and you will need a Premium DS Logon. Your MyHealtheVet or ID.me credentials won’t work with the milConnect website. However, you can go to the milConnect website to register or upgrade your DS Logon account to premium.  Steps to Submit […]