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All honorably discharged veterans will have access to the online exchanges as of that date. VetVerify is the first step in the eligibility process. Some veterans will be chosen as “beta testers” and will have access to the online stores … Continue reading →

You may be wondering what action you need to take, if any, to ensure you continue TRICARE coverage in 2018. If you’re currently enrolled in or eligible for TRICARE coverage on Dec. 31, 2017, you’ll transition to your respective TRICARE … Continue reading →

“The PenFed Foundation has supported post 9/11 veterans in time of need with emergency financial assistance. Through the new partnership with the DAV, qualifying veterans of all eras who are working with a national service officer and have a VA … Continue reading →

Excerpts for an article in the DAV magazine – “What’s most important about the annual meeting is the free flowing information and exchange of ideas,” said current national commander of the Commander and Adjutants Association President Danny Oliver. In my … Continue reading →

On September 8, 2017 U.S Senator Jon Tester (D-Mont.), Senator Patty Murray (D-Wash.), Congressman Rick Larsen (D-Wash.) and Congressman Mac Thornberry (R-Texas) introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation to help rural veterans get to and from their medical appointments more easily. The … Continue reading →

Currently, Tricare operates on the October to September fiscal year for most coverages. But that changes in 2018. Starting Jan. 1, Tricare will instead operate on a calendar year. That means annual enrollment fees for some users, such as retirees, … Continue reading →

Service members will have less time to claim disability compensation before leaving the military but should get benefits faster under changes being made by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Starting Oct. 1, troops who want to resolve disability claims before … Continue reading →

Congress moved closer Monday to approving help for tens of thousands of veterans exposed to toxic “burn pits” in Iraq and Afghanistan. The “Helping Veterans Exposed to Burn Pits Act” passed the Senate as part of the National Defense Authorization … Continue reading →

Senators are poised to approve a massive $700 billion defense bill Monday night, setting the stage for a budget fight on how to fund a major increase in military spending. The plan, like its counterpart in the House, surpasses budget … Continue reading →

The veterans’ treatment court model was established to remove veterans from the regular criminal justice process and to provide an opportunity for the veteran to address conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder and substance abuse disorder that that may have … Continue reading →