Caregivers of disabled veterans make amazing sacrifices to care for their loved ones. In some cases, the sacrfices are greater than others. This article in the Wall Street Journal tells the story of a wounded hero, Ian Welch, and his amazing girlfrield Katie Brickman. It is an inspirational story of love and sacrifice, tragedy and hope.
If you provide care to a Post-9/11 veteran, be sure to check out the VA's caregiver website and determine your eligibility for caregiver benefits. You may be eligible for a monthly stipend, health care benefits and more.
Showing posts with label service-connected veterans. Show all posts
Showing posts with label service-connected veterans. Show all posts
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
COLA Raises Benefit Payments by 3.6%
Today's VA payment should reflect a 3.6 percent increase in benefit payments due to a cost of living allowance(COLA) increase. In addition to disability compensation, this COLA rate also applies to death pensions, survivors receieving Dependency and Idemnity Compensation, automobile and clothing allowances and other benefits. Although not provided by the VA, Social Security benefits have also been increased by 3.6 percent.
If you have any questions, comments or concerns about this increase, please contact the VA at 1-800-827-1000.
If you have any questions, comments or concerns about this increase, please contact the VA at 1-800-827-1000.
Friday, January 13, 2012
USA Together Helps Veterans Pay Their Bills
If you are a veteran (or know a veteran) who is struggling in this economy, there is hope. Several organizations exist to help veterans in their time of crisis and need.
One of these organizations is "USA Together."
USA Together matches veterans in need with people who want to help. Although the site does not and cannot guarantee that every need will be met, USA Together does have a tremendous success rate. "Virtually all requests" have been met--sometimes within just a few hours of posting.
To qualify for help, veterans must be a current or honorably discharged member of any branch of the military and have a documented and verifiable service-connected disability. Evidence of this must be submitted before the help request will be met. Relatives of servicemembers killed in action may also qualify. USA Together pays bills directly to the person you owe, so be prepared to offer them that information as well.
In today's economy, everyone is struggling. Veterans seem to be the hardest hit--especially young and female veterans. Check out these unemployment statistics from the end of 2011.
Unemployment rate for veterans 18-24 years old: 33.2%
Unemployment rate for civilians 18-24 years old: 14.9%
Unemployment rate for female veterans: 16.8%
Unemployment rate for female civilians: 7.8%\
(Statistics taken from this article.)
Over the course of the next few weeks, we will be discussing other charitable organizations that help veterans. If you have a specific need or question, please let me know in the comments and I will help connect you with the resources you need.
One of these organizations is "USA Together."
USA Together matches veterans in need with people who want to help. Although the site does not and cannot guarantee that every need will be met, USA Together does have a tremendous success rate. "Virtually all requests" have been met--sometimes within just a few hours of posting.
To qualify for help, veterans must be a current or honorably discharged member of any branch of the military and have a documented and verifiable service-connected disability. Evidence of this must be submitted before the help request will be met. Relatives of servicemembers killed in action may also qualify. USA Together pays bills directly to the person you owe, so be prepared to offer them that information as well.
In today's economy, everyone is struggling. Veterans seem to be the hardest hit--especially young and female veterans. Check out these unemployment statistics from the end of 2011.
Unemployment rate for veterans 18-24 years old: 33.2%
Unemployment rate for civilians 18-24 years old: 14.9%
Unemployment rate for female veterans: 16.8%
Unemployment rate for female civilians: 7.8%\
(Statistics taken from this article.)
Over the course of the next few weeks, we will be discussing other charitable organizations that help veterans. If you have a specific need or question, please let me know in the comments and I will help connect you with the resources you need.
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