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Veterans Benefits Newsletter
April 2025
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Detect to Protect: Safeguard Your Family from Online Threats
Consumers rely on the internet now more than ever. While it offers many advantages, the internet also presents significant risks – particularly for military children. Though their digital proficiency allows them to operate technology with ease, it can also put them in vulnerable positions.
As internet usage continues to increase, scammers and their tactics continue to evolve. Phishing emails, online shopping scams and romance scams are a few tactics scammers use to try and steal Personally Identifiable Information (PII). During the Month of the Military Child, VA is committed to raising awareness and protecting the military and Veterans community from online scams, along with providing Veterans and their families with the knowledge to keep themselves safe.
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After G.I. Bill, Veteran finds purpose in soccer, community
Army Veteran Adam Boren is a program manager for LouCity & Racing Foundation, the nonprofit arm of professional soccer clubs Louisville City and Racing Louisville. Like many Veterans, Boren was seeking purpose after life in the military. After using the G.I. Bill, he found his calling and connection to his community through soccer.
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Financial Literacy Awareness Month Celebration
The Department of Veterans Affairs and Virginia Tech will host a on April 11, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. EDT
This event is offered at no cost to Veterans, transitioning service members, spouses, family members, caregivers, and survivors. It will include financially focused classes, a Veteran’s financial resource fair, and a virtual hiring fair.
VA will also host virtual options for those not in the area, including four Financial Literacy classes and a hiring fair.
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Protect Those Who Matter Most!
VALife provides guaranteed acceptance whole life insurance coverage for Veterans age 80 or under who have a VA disability rating of 0% to 100%.
Benefits include:
- Up to $40,000 in coverage, available in $10,000 increments
- No health questions to enroll
- No deadline to apply for Veterans age 80 or under
- Locked in premium rates that do not increase
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Tax Season Reminders for Veterans
Some helpful reminders for Veterans and beneficiaries:
- VA benefits are tax free.
- There is no federal income tax on VA insurance proceeds.
- Veterans with a service-connected disability rating may benefit from local property tax exemptions.
Check if you qualify for free assistance filing your taxes with MilTax or IRS Free File. For more info and tax guidance visit: Information for Veterans | Internal Revenue Service.
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Adapt Your Car with VA
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Do you have a disability related to your military service that prevents you from driving? You may be eligible for a one-time payment or grant to help with buying a specially equipped vehicle or adaptive equipment.
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Paralyzed Veterans of America
Since 1946, Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) has been on a mission to change lives and build brighter futures for our seriously injured heroes. PVA membership opens up a world of programs and services designed to help you live your best life: assistance with your earned VA benefits; help with employment and higher education; sports and recreation opportunities; and a window into PVA's important research and advocacy efforts. Learn more about PVA's support services.
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Change Your VA Direct Deposit Information
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