Reduced-fee licenses are available for any honorably discharged veteran of the US Armed Forces with a service–connected disability rating of 50% or greater. To prequalify to purchase a disabled veteran license, submit a letter from the Veteran’s Administration documenting that you were honorably discharged from the US military and have a service–connected disability rating of 50% or greater. Keep reading...
Depleted Uranium (DU) is what is left over after Uranium is processed. DU has most of its radioactivity taken out during processing. DU is 40% less radioactive than natural uranium. Because of its density and low cost, DU is used by the U.S. military to make armor on tanks. Keep reading...
On April 5, 2017, following the U.S. Senate’s passage by unanimous consent, the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation that extends the Veterans Choice Program (VCP) until the funding dedicated to the program is exhausted. Keep reading...
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...
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 will be held April 20, 2017 at West Hills College Lemoore’s Golden Eagle Arena and will run from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., with an opening ceremony starting promptly at 8:30 a.m. Keep reading...
Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary, Dr. David J. Shulkin, while testifying in a House Veterans Affairs Committee hearing on March 7, 2017, announced his intention to expand provisions for urgent mental health care needs to former service members with other-than-honorable (OTH) administrative discharges. Keep reading...
Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC) provides special compensation to retirees who have retired pay reduced because of receiving U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) disability compensation. Keep reading...
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is providing up to $8 million in grants to fund adaptive-sports programs that offer activities for disabled Veterans and members of the armed forces who have disabilities. Keep reading...
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced recently that it is amending its regulation regarding fertility counseling and treatment available to eligible Veterans and spouses. VA currently provides certain infertility services other than in vitro fertilization (IVF) services to Veterans as part of the medical benefits package. Keep reading...
A rule recent change at the US Department of Veterans Affairs now allows veterans to apply for burial in national cemeteries before their death, rather than requiring family members to apply on their behalf after it. Veteran burial benefits previously were approved at the "time of need." Keep reading...