Olivia Thompson

VA Disability Rating Changes Proposed for 2026

VA Disability Rating Changes Proposed for 2026: Key Updates, Risks, and Timelines for Veterans

As 2026 approaches, veterans across the U.S. are hearing more about potential changes to the VA disability rating system. These updates still proposed, not ...

Pennsylvania State Veterans Benefits

Pennsylvania State Veterans Benefits: A Comprehensive Guide

Pennsylvania is home to a large and active veteran population, with veterans making up 7.5% of the state’s adult residents. The state has developed ...

U.S. Army Veterans Home Loan Program

U.S. Army Veterans Home Loan Program: A Pathway to Homeownership

The VA Home Loan Program has long been one of the most valuable benefits available to U.S. Army Veterans, active-duty service members, National Guard ...

Goodbye to Retiring at 67 in the United States

Goodbye to Retiring at 67 in the United States: Government Confirms New State Pension Reality

The idea of retiring comfortably in your mid-60s is changing for millions of Americans. The U.S. government has now fully confirmed long-scheduled updates to ...

Veterans Health Care Overview

Veterans Health Care Overview: Accessing VA and Community Care Services

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is dedicated to ensuring Veterans receive timely, high-quality health care whether through VA facilities or approved community ...

40 Percent VA Disability Ratings, Benefits, and Pay

40 Percent VA Disability Ratings, Benefits, and Pay: What You Need to Know

A 40 percent VA disability rating from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is a significant milestone that opens doors to a range of ...

Alcoholism and Substance Abuse VA Disability Ratings

Alcoholism and Substance Abuse VA Disability Ratings: What Veterans Need to Know in 2025

Military service can leave veterans with lasting mental and physical scars, and unfortunately, alcohol and substance abuse disorders are common among those who have ...

VA Disabilities Secondary to Mental Health Conditions

VA Disabilities Secondary to Mental Health Conditions: What Veterans Need to Know in 2025

Veterans who have been diagnosed with mental health conditions such as PTSD, depression, or anxiety are often aware that they can receive VA disability ...

VA Benefits for Terminally Ill Veterans & Survivors

VA Benefits for Terminally Ill Veterans & Survivors: Hospice, Expedited Claims, DIC, and A&A

When a veteran is facing a terminal illness, their priority should be to spend quality time with loved ones rather than worrying about healthcare ...

VA Disability for Crohn’s Disease

VA Disability for Crohn’s Disease

Crohn’s disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that affects the digestive tract, causing symptoms such as severe abdominal pain, cramping, diarrhea, and ...