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A new report revealing more than $84 million in underpayments to qualified veterans is a sign the Department of Veterans Affairs needs to improve its training for employees. That's the conclusion of a congressional committee looking into the massive error. And, veterans' advocates say, the error is also a reminder...

The VA Withheld $84M from Eligible Disabled Veterans. Now Nonprofit Legal Clinics Are Stepping In.

The War Horse

Travis Vendela died three times in triage and medevac, by his own account, after the lead Humvee he was directing in Iraq in 2007 drove over an improvised explosive device and blew off both of his legs. Scott Restivo lost his right leg to infection and sepsis in 2018 after...

‘I Had a Body Part Repossessed’: Post-9/11 Amputee Vets Say VA Care Is Failing Them

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Veterans who served at Karshi-Khanabad Air Base in Uzbekistan after Sept. 11, 2001, and have a chronic illness that isn't easily diagnosed are now eligible for expedited disability benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs.The VA announced Friday that those who served at the installation, known as K2, and have symptoms similar to Gulf War Illness, which the VA calls "medically unexplained chronic multisymptom illness," have a presumptive condition that will make it easier for them to apply for disability compensation.While K2 veterans already are eligible for health care benefits under the PACT Act, and those with health conditions related...

VA Takes Steps to Expedite Claims for K2 Veterans with Chronic Illnesses

In the past decade, the Department of Veterans Affairs has recouped more than $2 billion from veterans who received separation pay from the Defense Department and later filed for disability compensation, an effort that has resulted in financial hardship for some former service members.According to data provided by the VA, the department has collected $2.44 billion from 112,834 veterans since 2013 under a law that department officials say prohibits it from paying disability compensation to those who received voluntary or involuntary separation pay or bonuses until the money has been recouped.While the VA has been required to recover the money...

In the Past Decade, VA Has Recouped $2.4 Billion in Separation Pay, Bonuses from Disabled Vets

The opinions expressed in this op-ed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Military.com or the official position of the Department of the Army or Department of Defense. If you would like to submit your own commentary, please send your article to opinions@military.com for consideration.When I came to Congress two years ago and joined the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, I was cautiously optimistic that lawmakers would put aside their differences to serve the needs of veterans. After all, some Republicans had just broken party ranks to support the PACT Act, a cornerstone law pushed...

Republican Project 2025 Takes Dead Aim at Veterans' Health and Disability Benefits

One often overlooked benefit that federal retirees might be eligible to receive involves Social Security credit for time spent in military service. If you have such service, check your Social Security earnings records well in advance of retirement to be sure that it is included; you can do that at a Social Security office or through an online account at www.ssa.gov. That time may qualify you for Social Security benefits if you are a CSRS employee with relatively little time under the Social Security system.

Getting Credit for Military Service in Social Security Benefits

Many SSI beneficiaries have been paying careful attention in recent weeks to reports of a potential $200 boost in their monthly benefits. As August 2024 approaches, suspicion over this increase has sparked concern among individuals who rely on these payments to maintain financial stability. However, it is critical to distinguish between what is true and what is not, to comprehend who may be affected, and to set realistic expectations.

$200 Increase in SSI Benefits Here’s What You Need to Know

How much more in Social Security benefits will you receive in 2025? If you already get monthly Social Security checks or you're looking to sign up to do so, it's likely you're eagerly awaiting the COLA increase announcement. Analysts have offered their predictions on how much extra money you could be getting with your benefits for the next year, and there are ways to calculate how much you may get per check already. But the COLA adjustment could mean significant changes to how much money you have to play around with each month.

How Much Will Social Security Increase in 2025? Here's What Experts Predict

The opinions expressed in this op-ed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Military.com or the official position of the Department of the Army or Department of Defense. If you would like to submit your own commentary, please send your article to opinions@military.com for consideration.A majority of the $13 billion invested in military transition programs by the federal government is spent on education, according to a recent report by Rand. While pursuing higher education is appealing to some service members, and remains a strong draw for recruiting through the GI Bill, there must also...

Making Transition Programs Flexible for Veterans

The first of three numbers the Social Security Administration (SSA) will use to determine the 2025 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is in, and it points to a more modest increase in monthly benefit payments next year. The Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) rose by 2.9...

Social Security COLA 2025: How Much Will Payments Increase Next Year?

Responding to months of pressure from veterans advocates and elected officials, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced Thursday that it will change a widely criticized rule that excludes the most disabled veterans from subsidized housing designed for them. The rule, which HUD officials had previously said they...

HUD Will Allow Disabled Veterans to Subsidize Housing

The Social Security Administration has taken several actions that together ease the burdens for those claiming disability benefits. While the SSA process is separate from federal disability retirement, those applying for a disability benefit under FERS—which includes Social Security–must apply for a Social Security disability benefit at the same time. That’s because disability benefits for FERS employees are based on the expectation that they will be receiving both FERS and Social Security benefits and there is a formula for offsetting the two.

SSA Lowers Bar for Claiming Disability Benefits

This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. Reduced prices for 10 drugs covered under Medicare, including Jardiance, Farxiga, Januvia, rapid-acting insulin NovoLog and ultra-rapid Fiasp, are scheduled to go into effect in 2026. The list of lower-priced medications includes three medications that protect cardiovascular health. People on Medicare...

Top Diabetes Drugs Get Lower Medicare Pricing

The Mirror US

The Duke of Sussex, 39, flew from his US home to join his brother, 42, at the service for Lord Robert Fellowes - reuniting with his brother and future king Prince William

Prince Harry and William reunite at uncle's funeral as Duke of Sussex makes secret visit to UK

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An aircraft carrier isn't exactly an impulse buy that you find on display at grocery store checkouts, and it's a purchase that's not available to the general public, unlike tanks. But countries can own them, and like having a space program or a nuclear bomb, owning an aircraft carrier, or several of them, is a demonstration of both power and wealth. They're floating airbases that allow countries to project their military might all over the world without having to refuel, so naturally, they're a bit costly. But how much?

How Much Does An Aircraft Carrier Really Cost? Here's What We Know

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General Motors could have too many Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks on hand. Overstock means lower prices. 
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General Motors faces an oversupply of Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks

In April 2024, Ford Motor Company issued a recall for 456,565 vehicles in the United States due to faulty powertrain and body control module software. This software was designed to detect sudden drops in the 12-volt battery voltage. The Maverick, equipped with the 2.0-liter turbocharged engine, was among the affected...

Ford Recalls 456,000 Vehicles for Faulty Powertrain Software: Understanding the Impact and Recent Updates on the Maverick and Other Affected Models

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History and disappointment might go hand-in-hand for Social Security beneficiaries next year.

Social Security's 2025 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Has a Chance to Make History: 10 Things You Need to Know

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New maximum payment amounts for SNAP benefits have been announced by the U.S. Food and Nutrition Service (FNS). In October 2024, the top amount available for claimants of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will increase across all 49 states and U.S. territories. There is one state that will see its maximum benefit drop. The new maximum rates will be in place for the duration of the 2025 fiscal year until the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) is set again for the 2026 fiscal year.

SNAP Update: New Snap Benefits COLA Payment Increase

If you get Social Security checks, keep an eye on the calendar: Certain beneficiaries will receive two payments in August. The scheduling change affects Supplemental Security Income, or SSI, which is a Social Security program that provides financial help to low- and no-income Americans who don't have many resources and are blind, disabled, or age 65 and up. According to the latest data from the Social Security Administration, about 7.4 million people receive SSI every month.

Millions of Social Security Recipients Will Get 2 Payments This Month

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87,000 Vietnam Veterans May Qualify for $844 Million in Benefits. How Come Nobody Told Them?

In the span of just a few weeks, Marc McCabe traveled this summer to Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, California, and Texas. But the 74-year-old wasn’t...

87,000 Vietnam Veterans May Qualify for $844 Million in Benefits. How Come Nobody Told Them?

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