VA is implementing a new regulation regarding character of discharge determinations, allowing more former service members to become eligible for VA benefits, regardless of their military discharge. Generally, to receive VA benefits and services,...
Improving veteran access to eyeglasses with automated ordering
Eyeglasses are an essential service for eligible veterans, as vision impairment can lead to mental health concerns, falls and need for social care. VA Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Services is committed to providing all eligible veterans with...
VALife insurance program coming Janurary 2023
In January 2023, VA will launch a new life insurance program called Veterans Affairs Life Insurance (VALife), which provides guaranteed acceptance whole life insurance coverage to veterans age 80 and under, with any level of service-connected...
Vet gives back to military families
When Tim Tooker and his wife, Kareen, arrived at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, they purchased a house in Puyallup with the intention of quickly reselling -- or flipping -- it. They did, and they made some money.
Program offers recreational therapy for vets
Rowing can be quite a strenuous sport that tests one’s physical limitations, but with the local Seize the Oar program, it can also be a recreational therapy outlet for those who were injured serving in the U.S. military. Rowing club...
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