Veterans benefits will see biggest cost of living boost in 40 years
Veterans could see their benefits boosted by the biggest margin in four decades after Congress finalized plans to guarantee that veterans' checks see the same cost-of-living boost as Social Security payouts. Federal officials aren't expected to announce the Social Security benefits adjustment until mid-October. The VA COLA increase would apply to payouts for disability compensation, clothing allowance, dependency and indemnity benefits, and other VA assistance programs.
VA telehealth appointments may complicate vets' community care options
VA officials will look at including patients' access to telehealth services as part of their eligibility for outside care programs. This could dramatically change what community care options are available for veterans in the near future. Department critics state that the real goal is to force more patients to stay in the VA medical system, rather than giving them better options in the private sector.
Surviving military spouses may keep benefits once they remarry if bill passes
Senator Raphael Warnock is pushing bipartisan legislation allowing spouses of dead military service members to keep certain VA and Department of Defense benefits if they remarry. The bill would allow surviving spouses to retain the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) and Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) if they remarry, regardless of age.
VA and Social Security benefits are different government programs with varying requirements. You can receive both, but one may impact the other. However, it's worthwhile to file for the total disability benefits you deserve.
Did you live or work at Camp Lejeune before 1987 and now have a health condition? You may be eligible to take legal action and seek a financial settlement from the U.S. government.
Answers to common questions about IU benefits and SSDI
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