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Veterans Benefits Newsletter
June 2023
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Aid & Attendance for Qualified Veterans
VA Aid and Attendance or Housebound benefits provide tax-free monthly payments added to the amount of a monthly VA pension. In addition to being available for Veterans, single surviving spouses and dependent children are also eligible for this benefit. To qualify for these benefits, the Veteran or their surviving family member must meet income and asset thresholds. If you need help with daily activities, or you’re housebound, find out if you qualify.
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PTSD Disability Benefits
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can occur after exposure to extreme stress, such as combat, an assault, or a disaster. It’s also a common service-connected condition that qualifies for Veterans disability benefits. If you're living with PTSD caused by your military service, you may be entitled to VA disability compensation and health care benefits. Find out if you qualify and how to apply.
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Disability Housing Grants for Veterans
VA housing grants are available for Veterans and service members with certain service-connected disabilities so they can buy or change a home to meet their needs and live more independently. Changing a home might involve installing ramps, widening doorways, and more. Find out if you’re eligible for a disability housing grant and how to apply.
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New Separation Health Assessment Form
When transitioning out of the military, service members have been required to complete a Department of Defense (DoD) health assessment. VA has also required a similar separation examination for those filing disability claims. Now VA and DoD are introducing a single comprehensive exam form to streamline the claim process, reduce redundant examinations, and ensure medical assessments are more accurate and thorough. Learn more about the new separation health assessment form.
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Temporary Disability Rating After Surgery
Are you recovering from surgery, or a disability related to your military service that has left you unable to move? Veterans may be able to get a temporary 100% disability rating and disability compensation or benefits if they have this kind of immobilizing disability. Find out if you're eligible and how to file a special claim.
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Serving Veterans of Foreign Wars
The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is a nonprofit organization comprised of Veterans and service members from the active, Guard, and reserve forces. The VFW offers a wide range of assistance programs aimed at helping Veterans of every generation. Whether that means providing free, professional help filing or appealing a VA claim, offering scholarships for post-secondary education, or providing emergency financial relief when times get tough, the VFW is there for you.
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Connect with the National Resource Directory
Check out the National Resource Directory to access services and resources at the national, state, and local levels to support recovery, rehabilitation, and community reintegration.
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