Veterans Benefits

Veterans of the United States armed forces are entitled to a broad range of benefits and services provided by the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Dr. Paul R Lawrence, former Under Secretary for Benefits in the Department of Veterans Affairs, provides an up-to-date, comprehensive and accessible guide to all the benefits and services available to veterans of the US armed services and how to make the most of these benefits and services.

From August 2, 1990 to July 31 1991, more than 650,000 U.S. military personnel took part in The Gulf War to liberate Kuwait. While successful in that campaign, the US has continued to deploy U.S. personnel to the Middle East to fight against terrorism. To date, the Government Accountability Office has stated that over one million servicemembers have served in Southwest Asia since 1990, and those numbers will steadily rise as we continue to fight the Global War on Terrorism. Tragically, about one third of our Gulf War Veterans are experiencing Medically Unexplained Illnesses, manifesting as ...

A nexus letter is a key piece of evidence in any Veterans Affairs (VA) disability claim. It is a written opinion from a medical professional that links a veteran’s current diagnosis to their time in service. This letter can be submitted by a doctor, psychiatrist, or other medical provider. A nexus letter is not required to file a VA disability claim, but it can be extremely helpful in getting a claim approved. The letter should be written by a medical professional who has treated the veteran for their current condition. It should explain how the veteran’s current diagnosis is related to...

This comprehensive reference guide reveals every state veterans benefit available in Alaska—from property tax exemptions to land programs your family has earned but may not know about. What You'll Discover: Alaska's Silver-tier ranking explained How Alaska compares to other states Recent legislative changes and policy forecast A handy resource for office state benefit contact information and benefits breakdown Perfect For: Veterans considering relocating to Alaska Current Alaska veterans unaware of available benefits Military families planning education funding Veterans advocates and ...

This comprehensive reference guide reveals every state veterans benefit available in Alabama—from property tax exemptions to education scholarships your family has earned but may not know about. What You'll Discover: Alabama's Bronze-tier ranking explained How Alabama compares to other states Recent 2025 legislative changes and 2026 policy forecast A handy resource for office state benefit contact information and benefits breakdown Perfect For: Veterans considering relocating to Alabama Current Alabama veterans unaware of available benefits Military families planning education funding ...

This comprehensive reference guide reveals every state veterans benefit available in California—from property tax exemptions to education scholarships your family has earned but may not know about. What You'll Discover: California's ranking explained How California compares to other states Recent 2025 legislative changes and 2026 policy forecast A handy resource for office state benefit contact information and benefits breakdown Perfect For: Veterans considering relocating to California Current California veterans unaware of available benefits Military families planning education funding ...

Special Military Appreciation Pricing Are You Missing Out on Connecticut Veterans Benefits Worth Thousands? This brand new ground-breaking reference guide and policy analysis forecast reveals every state veterans benefit available in Connecticut—from property tax exemptions to education scholarships your family has earned but may not know about. Perfect For: Veterans considering relocating to Connecticut Current Connecticut veterans unaware of available benefits Military families planning education funding Veterans advocates and service organizations Military spouses and caregivers ...

Are you getting all the veterans benefits you've earned in Colorado? Most veterans aren't. Colorado offers substantial benefits for veterans and military families—from generous property tax exemptions to education assistance and healthcare support—but navigating the complex web of eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and program details can feel overwhelming. That's where this guide becomes invaluable. What makes Colorado special for veterans? Recent legislative victories have expanded benefits significantly. Amendment G, approved by 73% of voters in 2024, extended the ...

This comprehensive reference guide reveals every state veterans benefit available in Arkansas—from property tax exemptions to education scholarships your family has earned but may not know about. What You'll Discover: Arkansas Bronze-tier ranking explained How Arkansas compares to other states Recent legislative changes and policy forecast A handy resource for office state benefit contact information and benefits breakdown Perfect For: Veterans considering relocating to Arkansas Current Arkansas veterans unaware of available benefits Military families planning education funding Veterans ...

Brian Reese was good at masking his PTSD, bipolar disorder, depression, and anxiety. He even told himself he did not “deserve” benefits, which he later discovered was complete bullshit. As an air force officer deployed to Afghanistan, he embodied the motto of “service before self”. Unfortunately, like many veterans, his service came at his own expense, and abusing alcohol and drugs to cope with mental health issues nearly ended his life.

From the creator of Valuetainment, the number-one YouTube channel for entrepreneurs, and “one of the most exciting thinkers” (Ray Dalio, author of Principles) in business today, comes a practical and effective guide for thinking more clearly and achieving your most audacious professional goals.

If my childhood taught me anything, it was to survive. Now I have a deep-rooted mistrust of people and a wall of steel and ice surrounding my heart. So, when Reed Ryan steps into my life, I know I need to keep him far away. He’s everything I grew up hating. Fighting. Fleeing. Devastatingly handsome, he looks like a drunken regret and has heartbreak written over every inch of his body - literally. He’s the quintessential bad boy...and he’s a cop. But the man is my undoing.

Are you a veteran frustrated by the overwhelming VA claims process? Are you a reservist or national guardsman preparing to discharge from a period of active duty service? Are you an active duty service member preparing to separate from the military? If you answered yes to any of the above questions but feel uncertain about how to access the financial support and healthcare benefits you’ve earned through your service, this guide is here to help you take control! Whether you’re filing your first claim, appealing a denial, or striving to maximize your disability rating, VA Claims: A Step-...

Stirringly evocative, thought provoking, and often jaw dropping, The Operator ranges across SEAL Team Operator Robert O'Neill's awe-inspiring 400-mission career that included his involvement in attempts to rescue "Lone Survivor" Marcus Luttrell and abducted-by-Somali-pirates Captain Richard Phillips and culminated in those famous three shots that dispatched the world's most wanted terrorist, Osama bin Laden.

Although the rules governing VA disability benefits and the VA disability ratings process often seem unfairly stacked against you, the purpose of this audiobook is to educate you on what is needed and how to properly prepare the nexus letter of your veterans benefits claim so you can level the playing field and win your VA disability benefits claim!

The Veteran’s Guide to VA Claims & Compensation A Step-by-Step Handbook for Filing, Proving, and Maximizing Your VA Disability Benefits Navigating the VA claims process can feel overwhelming, confusing, and frustrating—but it doesn’t have to be. Written with clarity and precision, The Veteran’s Guide to VA Claims & Compensation is your complete roadmap to understanding, filing, and winning the benefits you have earned through your service. This comprehensive handbook breaks down every stage of the claims process into clear, actionable steps—helping you avoid common pitfalls, ...

You give your all to care for your loved one. It’s time someone took care of you. Millions of Americans provide care to family members out of love—but at a steep personal cost. How to Get Paid to Care for a Family Member is the empowering guide every caregiver needs to ease the financial burden while continuing to provide compassionate, quality care. Written by veteran nurse and caregiving expert Diane Carbo, RN, this book reveals practical, legitimate ways to access financial support—through Medicaid, veterans’ programs, long-term care insurance, and family caregiver agreements. ...

What is the PACT Act and how will it affect my VA benefits and care? The PACT Act is perhaps the largest health care and benefit expansion in VA history. The full name of the law is The Sergeant First Class (SFC) Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act. The PACT Act provides these changes: Expands and extends eligibility for VA health care for Veterans with toxic exposures and Veterans of the Vietnam, Gulf War, and post-9/11 eras Adds 20+ more presumptive conditions for burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic exposures Adds more presumptive-exposure ...

This book discusses how military veterans can purchase a home and invest in real estate, starting with their VA Home Loan and then pivoting to other types of financing. This book also explores new perspectives on wealth-building and financial freedom that are uniquely available to military veterans, from mere ideological perspectives and character traits to actual VA-secured loan guarantees. Learn to re-define and exterminate bad debt and liabilities from your life and investment portfolio...and capitalize on the applications of good debt, assets, equity, and cash flow. This book also ...

Agent Orange Disability Benefits: A Veteran’s Guide to Claims, Compensation, and Care is a comprehensive legal-medical reference designed to help veterans, survivors, and their families navigate the complex Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) system. For decades, veterans exposed to Agent Orange during the Vietnam War and in other service locations have faced devastating health consequences, including cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and neurological disorders. While the VA recognizes many of these conditions under presumptive service connection laws, the claims and appeals process ...