Category Archives: Did You Know?

Am I eligible for VA disability compensation? You may be eligible for VA disability benefits or compensation if you meet both of these requirements. Both of these must be true: And at least 1 of these must be true: Presumptive conditions For some conditions, we automatically assume (or “presume”) that your service caused your condition. We […]

By David Sutton First in a 4 Part Series “Trauma”  It has become a common  word in the military community. It comes from the Greek word that means “to wound.” Webster defines trauma as: “an injury to living tissue caused by an extrinsic agent; an emotional stress or physical injury.” Trauma is real and it […]

Veterans are applying for benefits and VA is expediting delivery. The PACT Act is a historic new law that will help VA provide health care and benefits to millions of toxic-exposed Veterans and their survivors. Since President Biden signed the PACT Act into law on August 10, VA has been hard at work implementing this landmark bipartisan […]

Millions of veterans are expected to have access to VA health care and benefits as a result of the PACT Act, including: Sources: Stronghold Freedom Foundation, national Association of Atomic & Nuclear Veterans, Agent Orange Survivors of Guam

For a spouse to receive DIC VA Benefits, a service-connected disability or one presumptive of military service must be listed on the death certificate as a primary cause of death or a contributing cause of death. Be sure the person that will sign the Veteran’s death certificate (at the funeral home or a medical person […]

HEY, VETERANS! DID YOU KNOW … Tinnitus is one of the most common disabilities among veterans? If you have ringing in your ears (tinnitus) and/or hearing loss that developed due to military service, you may be eligible for VA health care benefits and a monthly disability check? Tinnitus is the most common veteran disability approved […]

Hey Vietnam Veterans! Did you Know?  Parkinson’s Disease and Prostrate Cancer it is presumed to have been caused by “Agent Orange” exposure If you had “Boots on the ground in Vietnam” and you have Parkinson’s Disease** or Prostrate Cancer** it is presumed to have been caused by “Agent Orange” exposure and you are automatically eligible […]

Hey Veterans  Do You Know? How do I apply for VA Medical Benefits At Mann-Granstaff Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Spokane? Choose VA for your health care needs. With VA health care, each Veteran’s medical benefits package is unique. You can apply for VA health care online from the comfort of your own home. Read […]

To receive hearing aids through VA, you must first register at the health Administration/enrollment section of the VA Medical Center of your choice.  The following documents are usually needed at the time of registration:  a copy of the Veteran’s DD214, driver’s license and health insurance (if available).  There are several ways to enroll: Once registered […]

Attention Veterans! READ THIS! Veteran Service Officers (VSO’s) are trained, certified and accredited ADVOCATES FOR YOU!  They are not VA employees.  Assistance is FREE. Contact them before you call the VA.   It could save you a lot of grief. Where can I find a Veteran Service Officer to help? Every State and most Counties have […]