Category Archives: Did You Know?

Hey Vietnam Veterans  Have you had a Heart Attack?  If you have then you may qualify for medical and disability benefits (a monthly check) through the VA? Ischemic Heart Disease is one of the 14 presumptive diseases associated with Agent Orange exposure in Vietnam and if you are diagnosed with it you will qualify.  Ischemic […]

Hey veterans, did you know?  You may need a Compensation and Pension Exam  Did you know — When you file a claim with the VA you will likely be required to take a C&P, (short for Compensation & Pension) Exam. This is very important!  And here’s why – The VA hires third-party examiners, along with VA […]

Hey veterans Did you know? VA is Here for You During Times of Emotional Distress Feeling distress is a normal response to negative events, especially events that feel personal. Veterans and those who care about them are encouraged to learn more about available mental health and healing resources. Spokane Vet Center   13109 East Mirabeau Parkway […]

Idaho Veteran Housing Benefits:  There are three state veterans homes in Idaho: Boise, Lewiston, and Pocatello. The fourth Idaho veterans home, in Post Falls is scheduled to open in November, 2022 Applicants may be peacetime or wartime veterans, with wartime veterans retaining priority admission status. Applicants must have been discharged under honorable conditions and be an […]

The state of Washington provides several veteran benefits. This page explains those benefits. Washington State Veterans Home The state of Washington runs four state veterans’ homes, they are located in Ortig, Port Orchard, Spokane, and Walla Walla.  There is a cost for care, you must have an honorable discharge, spouses, surviving spouses and gold star parents […]

Hey Veterans Did you know? “The VA has a benefit called the non-service connected pension;  it helps low-income veterans get to a prescribed income level set by law. I had a World War II couple come to my office asking for assistance in getting registered for VA Healthcare. I asked them into my office and […]

Your friends and neighbors may also notice changes in your loved one. They may have questions about what’s going on. And, like you, they’ll want to know how they can help.  Talk with your loved one first. Before you talk with friends, ask your loved one how they want you to handle those questions. For […]

Find out how to get support anytime, day or night  If you’re concerned about a Veteran in crisis, connect with our caring, qualified Veterans Crisis Line responders for confidential help. Many of them are Veterans themselves. This service is private, free, and available 24/7. To connect with a Veterans Crisis Line responder anytime, day or […]

10 May 2021 Military.com | By Jim Absher Did you know that many of your VA benefits have an expiration date? If not you are not alone, most veterans aren’t aware of their benefits, let alone that many of them can expire. Although these deadlines are generally set in stone, the VA has provisions to waive them if […]

By Walter Simon Edited for Publication More and more veterans are discovering that there are benefits for them of which they are not aware.  “I would say there are 10% to 20% of the veterans I have spoken to who do not even realize they are counted as veterans and do not know what benefits […]