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What can VA disability compensation do for you?
Many Veterans may not be aware of life-changing benefits they’ve earned—and deserve—through military service. This outreach kit includes flyers, social media graphics and suggested corresponding language, radio public service announcements (PSA), newsletter content and a sample blog post to help you spread the word about VA disability compensation benefits. Please share this information broadly with…
VA updates Disability Rating Schedule for digestive system
Today, VA announced an update to the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD) specifically pertaining to digestive conditions. The changes add or modify rating criteria for 55 medical conditions in the rating schedule that incorporate medical advancements for treating certain disabilities and modern medical knowledge to compensate Veterans more accurately. The three biggest changes that…
Fraud alert: Beware the “Veterans Savings Program” postcard scam
The latest fraud tactic targeting Veterans involves sending fake postcards claiming you’re entitled to “extra VA benefits” or additional payments.
New in the VA Health and Benefits Mobile App: View your benefit overpayment debt details
If you have a benefit overpayment debt related to disability compensation, pension or education benefits, it’s now viewable in the VA Health and Benefits mobile app.
VA funding fee: Who pays and who is exempt?
A VA funding fee can help you benefit from features like no down payment and no monthly private mortgage insurance.
Veterans may be eligible for TSA PreCheck at no cost
Leave your shoes and belt on and beat the TSA lines at the airport. Veterans may qualify for TSA PreCheck at no cost.
VA updates home loan appraisal requirements to help Veterans compete in today’s housing market
Updated home loan appraisal requirements reduce delays, cut outdated rules, and help Veteran homebuyers move faster in a competitive housing market.
How you can help to stop elder fraud
The best way to protect against elder fraud is to learn about scammers’ aggressive calls, texts, emails, websites, social media messages and deceptive letters.
Ever heard of VA’s Energy Efficient Mortgages?
VA’s Energy Efficient Mortgages are helping Veterans save money and improve their homes.
The paths to high-demand careers in the skilled trades
Many skilled-trades careers offer paid apprenticeships and OJT, no 4-year degree required. New VA and DOL partnership shows you how to get started.
Level up your transition with a free VA Benefits and Services course
Whether you’re leaving the military soon, just got out, or been out for decades, the free TAP BAS course is your gateway to everything VA.
Never giving up: Rocky Fernandez’s path to engineering
After a life-altering injury, Rocky Fernandez overcame years of obstacles, pursued education with determination, and earned his engineering degree.
