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New life insurance program for disabled vets sees high demand
Veterans can get up to $40,000 in life insruance coverage through the program regardless of their health status.
Pandemic has left many disabled veterans more isolated, worried
A survey by Wounded Warrior Project found coronavirus restrictions left many veterans feeling disconnected and missing medical appointments.
Postmaster pledges veterans’ prescriptions won’t be hurt by mail service changes
The USPS leader acknowledged mail slowdowns in recent months but blamed them on service challenges, not deliberate obstruction.
IRS reopens deadline for veterans who missed coronavirus stimulus checks
Veterans who missed out on the money in the spring have until Sept. 30 to apply.
Post office officials backtrack on service changes that delayed veterans’ prescriptions
Federal officials had said veterans mailed medications had been slowed by 25 percent or more in recent months.
Plan to boost housing improvement grants for disabled veterans poised to become law
The measure would allow disabled vets to get additional grants for home improvements every 10 years.
Securing benefits and protecting veterans during COVID-19
The Veterans Benefits Administration is working to continue service for veterans as safely as possible, says the author of this commentary.
By Dr. Paul Lawrence
Disabled Army veteran committed for shooting 2 in Florida ER
A disabled Army veteran convicted of shooting and wounding two people inside a Florida veterans clinic has been committed to a mental health care facility for 25 years.
Military commissaries seeing ‘strong sales’ with newly eligible disabled vets
In spite of hurdles, disabled veterans are using their new commissary benefit.
By Karen Jowers