How to Check the Status of a VA Claim or Appeal Online
If you’ve filed an appeal or a claim regarding an eligibility decision with the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), and want to check on that status of it, you don’t have […]
How Veterans Can Get Free Dental Care Through the VA
For direct online access to VA benefits and resources, create an account here. Through the VA, qualified veterans and active service members can get all or a portion of their dental […]
Why These New Ray-Bans Are Cheaper for Military Members
Last week, Ray-Ban made a splash in debuting a brand new pair of sunglasses, called the Marshal. Boasting a hexagonal shape and an angular lens that’s a slight departure from […]
This Tool Tells You Which School Works Best With Your G.I. Bill
For direct online access to VA benefits and resources, create an account here. For tips and more information on how to use the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill, click here. The G.I. Bill is […]
43 of the Best Military Discounts in One List
A number of retailers show their gratitude to the military community by offering deals and discounts. Every month on this blog, The SITREP, you’ll find links to them below. CLOTHING, SHOES & APPAREL Under […]
Military Veterans Can Now Message Their Doctors Online
For direct online access to VA benefits and resources, create an account here. In an effort to improve veterans’ access to healthcare, the VA now provides the ability to contact doctors […]
How to Apply Online for VA Health Care
For direct online access to VA benefits and resources, create an account here. A military veteran can find out if they’re eligible for VA health care coverage by clicking here. Then, […]
5 Things About the VA Home Loan You Might Not Know
For direct online access to VA benefits and resources, create an account here. The VA Home Loan is, according to the VA, one of its most sought after benefits. It can […]
How You Know You Have PTSD & How to Treat It
For direct online access to VA benefits and resources, create an account here. To find out if your PTSD symptoms qualifies you for disability benefits, click here. PTSD, or post-traumatic stress […]
Spirit Airlines Offering Active-Duty Military Free Checked Bags
Spirit now provides two free checked bags and a free carry-on (including the already free personal item) to active-duty military traveling on their airlines. The United States service member can […]
Find Out If You Can Receive Monthly VA Pension Payments
For direct online access to VA benefits and resources, create an account here. The VA Pension program is a tax-free benefit that’s awarded to wartime veterans and survivors of wartime veterans […]
3 Places VA Caregivers Can Go to Get Support
If you are your loved one’s caregiver, you can learn more about how the VA can support your needs by visiting this page or call the Caregiver Support Line at 1-855-260-3274. […]
8 VA Benefits That Fly Under the Radar
For direct online access to VA benefits and resources, create an account here. TRICARE. The G.I. Bill. The VA Home Loan. These veterans benefits don’t require much of an introduction. […]
10 Different Types of VA Disability Claims
To learn more about VA disability benefits, eligibility, and how to apply, refer to this page. Click here to file a disability claim or track a claim you have already […]
Veterans Can Use This Program to Avoid Exam Fees
Refer to this page to learn more about the National Testing Program a benefit that can provide reimbursement for testing expenses. The G.I. Bill allows veterans to gain access to […]
Vets Can Get Free Training on How to Start Their Own Business
For tips and more information on how to use the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill, click here. To get more information about starting a small business, click here. According to the United States […]
August’s Best Military Discounts in One List
A number of retailers show their gratitude to the military community by offering deals and discounts. Every month on this blog, The SITREP, you’ll find links to them below. CLOTHING, SHOES & APPAREL Under […]
How G.I. Bill Benefits Can Help You Become a Pilot
For tips and more information on how to use the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill, click here. According to RAND, a nonprofit research group, over the next two decades the commercial airline industry […]
A Guide to 6 VA Life Insurance Programs
Refer to this page to find out more information about VA Life Insurance, claims for disabled policyholders, and how to manage your policy. The following is a comprehensive guide of […]
How to Transfer the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill to a Loved One
For tips and more information on how to use the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill, click here. In 2016, according to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) data, more than 790,000 students used […]