California offers many benefits to California veterans. Eligibility requirements differ; some require a service-connected (S/C) disability rating, while others don’t. One of the most used benefits is the California College Fee Waiver Program. Keep reading...
The Department of Defense (DOD) provides military funeral honors at the burials of veterans on request from family members. Funeral honors can be given at private or government-operated cemeteries. As provided by law, an honor guard detail for an eligible veteran's burial shall consist of not less than two members of the Armed Forces. Keep reading...
September is Suicide Prevention Month, and as such I am compelled to again address that topic here in Veterans Corner. Current statistics indicate the average suicide rate among veterans to be 17 per day, down from 21 per day in 2016. Keep reading...
Veterans or servicemembers who have specific service-connected disabilities may be entitled to a grant from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to construct an adapted home or modify an existing home to meet their adaptive needs. Keep reading...
Financial assistance, in the form of a grant, is available to purchase a new or used automobile to accommodate a Veteran with certain disabilities that resulted from an injury or disease incurred or aggravated during active military service. The grant may also be paid if disabilities are a result of medical treatment, examination, vocational rehabilitation, or compensated work therapy provided by the VA. Keep reading...
Here in the midst of the Holiday Season, my wish is that all will remain safe and healthy as we transition into the new year. I believe while 2020 has been one of the most difficult years in recent memory, the axiom “Necessity is the mother of invention,” has never rung more true and has demanded we think outside the box and develop alternative ways of serving our veterans’ needs. Keep reading...
When a veteran has a disability or disabilities rated by the VA at 30% or greater, disability compensation can be increased based on dependents. A claim for this increased benefit needs to be filed with the VA if there is any change in the status of the veteran’s spouse and/or children. Keep reading...
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today (Sept. 30) completion of an interagency effort with the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) to digitize declassified deck logs to process claims faster for eligible Vietnam-era Veterans. Keep reading...
The Veterans Readiness and Employment (VR&E) Program (formerly known as Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment) is sometimes referred to as the Chapter 31 program. The program assists veterans with service-connected disabilities to prepare for, find, and keep suitable jobs. Keep reading...
It’s Almost Here! The Kings County Veterans Employment Committee is once again hosting a Job and Resource Fair for veterans, military, National Guard, reservists, and their dependents and survivors. This year’s fair is Thursday, March 19, 2020, at the Hanford Civic Auditorium and will run from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., with an opening ceremony starting promptly at 9 a.m. Keep reading...
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