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Veterans Affairs and Issues
Veterans Affairs and Issues have to do with anything that concerns veterans of the armed service. Many benefits are provided to the veterans of the armed services and when new legislation is proposed, questions about the effects on benefits to veterans are common. This is the place to ask those, and other questions about benefits to veterans.
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How long does service connected disability pay you if your injury is permanent?
You will recieve disability payment as long as your disability continues to qualify. Individual situations are periodically re-evaluated. Obviously, something like an amputation isn't going to change. A condition such as PTSD, however, may improve over time, and might recieve less compensation when re-evaluated.
The most common usage is for former armed services personnel. A veteran is one who has served in the armed forces, especially one who has served in combat. It is especially applied to those who served for an entire career, usually of 20 years or more, but may be applied for someone who has only served one tour of duty. A common misconception is that one had to have either been in combat and/or has retired from active duty to be called a military veteran.
Short answer: complete a tour of military service.
How did the US citizens view veterans of the Vietnam War?
Poorly in most cases, quite harshly in rare cases. Many troops had only rare exposure to the Vietnamese. Some Soldiers did treat the Vietnamese very well and bonded with them. It is hard to generalize about this. A Soldier could be mean to a villager while on patrol, but very nice to the ones he encoutered off duty. Cultural training wasn't very good and this did hamper their ability to develop relationships.
Are there any 100 percent service connected veterans fighting?
My experience is of how overly adversarial & abusive the SSA & VA claims process is. As a 100% "Service-Connected" Disabled American veteran, the VA is delaying the awarding of an Earlier Effective date that is consistent with my "Service-Connection" and onset of disabilities (1987). The SSA medical exam determined disability in 1991 but crooked lawyers & judges cheated me.
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Veterans are those individuals that served in the armed forces of their country. They put their lives at risk, voluntarily or by being drafted, to serve their country. Their service provides security to the country in many ways, allowing those at home to be safe and maintain their rights. * Veterans is a term more used in the USA and Canada than in Britain to describe people who have served in the armed forces. See following question, "What is the definition of a veteran?"
What is mandatory retirement age for veterans affairs employee?
There is no mandatory retirement age for federal employees, except for certain occupations.They include pilots, law enforcement, air traffic controllers, military officers, and judges. The ages for these occupations depend on the state they work in.
Why should you appreciate veterans?
A veteran, not a reporter gave us freedom of speech
A veteran, not a politician gave us the right to vote
I am free today because of the brave souls who stood on the front line and said no to tyrany.
What is the best state to live in if you are a disabled veteran?
Consider Texas. No income tax, moderate to wonderful weather year-round, and plenty of exchange, commissary and medical facilties throughout the state.
When is the time to honor military heroes?
The right time to honor our military heroes are every single day of our lives. They never get a break from fighting for our lives and we should never stop honoring our military heroes.the only right time to honor the military heroes is always.they never stop fighting for us so we should never stop honering them.they are a very important people in our lives if it was not for them we would not have all the rights we have today.
How many 100 disabled veterans are there in U.S. today?
There are 257,100 (100% disabled veterans as of 12/31/07) according to the U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs.
What does it mean to feel like a veteran?
Feeling like a veteran often means possessing a deep sense of experience and wisdom gained from overcoming challenges and navigating difficult situations. It encompasses a sense of belonging to a community with shared struggles and triumphs, often accompanied by pride in one’s resilience and accomplishments. This feeling can also imply a readiness to guide others, drawing on past lessons to support those who are newer or less experienced. Ultimately, it reflects a profound understanding of one's journey and the growth achieved along the way.
Is the American Veterans Aid group a scam?
No, it may not be considered a scam in the literal sense of the word, but read on. AAWV is an organization that claims to educate vets on available government benefits for which they may be eligible to help defray the costs of assisted living, nursing home, or home health care. Their "Professional Members", those who go out to various senior communities and pitch their services, offer to help eligible veterans apply for the VA Aid & Attendance Improved Pension. The AAWV is affiliated with an financial services company. They claim they "help" veterans for "free". The only way their "Professional Members" get paid, however, is through commissions generated by insurance sales to veterans for annuities and life insurance they may not want or need. In fact, the organization is really looking for "over-resourced" veterans, i.e., those that have too much in assets and income to qualify. They encourage veterans who are so over-resourced to transfer assets out of their estate to their children. They then tell the children they "should" by an annuity. Commissions on these annuities, depending on their duration, can be up to 14%. This commission is split with the financial services company associated with AAWV. Does this constitute a scam, simply unethical behavior, neither, or perhaps something even more egregious?
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During the past 8 years AAWV we have built our reputation on educating and helping thousands of veterans and their families on the Aid & Attendance program. Our Professional Members do not charge for their services. 80% of all families we see meet the VA asset requirement and do not require financial planning. The remaining 20% that may require some financial planning are never placed in high risk - high commission products.
Go to the discussion page as The first"answer" is anything but accurate.
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What have veterans done for this country?
the ability of spending time with their family.
one that i think is important is they have to sacrifice their lives to give us the freedom we need
What are some benefits of using the GI Bill from the VA Gov?
The GI Bill from the VA Gov site provides a number of key benefits. They provide information about training for civilian life, information on starting a business, pensions advice and much more.
Did you have to have been in a war to be considered a veteran?
The basic requirement is that you have served in the armed forces. Most countries do have some additional restrictions. In the US, you must have been discharged either on a General or Honorable Discharge to qualify as a veteran.
Why is it important to remember those who fought in wars?
Many soldiers have given their lives for their country, and many have served valiantly, to defend their country, so it seems that the least that we can do for veterans is to remember them on one day a year. Why is remembrance day important? Remembrance day is important because we need to have a chance to remember the soldiers who fought for us. Canadians wear a poppy to show respect. Some things to do is to t…hank a veteran, visit a cenotaph, wear a poppy, attend a ceremony, observe a minute of silence, and to remember on social media. (MORE)
How many World War 2 veterans are there?
Projected Number of Living WW II Veterans (as of 9/30/2006): 3,151,000
according to:
http://www1.va.gov/vetdata/docs/4X6_summer07_sharepoint.pdf
What does the color purple represent during Easter?
Royalty. It's always been the color of royalty. In the case of Easter, it has a dual meaning... primarily it represents the kingship of Jesus, but it's also a reminder of the robe that the soldiers put on him as they were mocking him prior to the crucifixion.
The WWII D Day invasion took place on 6 June 1944, so June 6 yearly is the observance
Who qualifies for a World War 2 pension?
Two major veterans benefits may be available to you as the widow of a veteran, depending on your financial situation and on your husband's military experience. These may include a pension and Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC).
If you have very low income, you might qualify for a pension.(It's not available to you if you're remarried, however.) Your veteran husband must have had at least 90 days of active military service, at least one day of which was during a period of war, though there's no requirement that he actually saw combat. The pension can be up to $625 per month, depending on your financial need. The amount can go higher if you are housebound or you need regular in-home assistance.
Depending on your husband's experience in the military, you might also be eligible for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC), which pays at least $1,091 a month. To qualify for DIC payments, your husband must have met one of the following requirements:
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- Veteran's widows receive a one-time, tax-free payment intended to cushion the financial blow of losing a military provider. To be eligible, the veteran must have met one or more of the following conditions: 1) was on active duty and died either in the line of duty or while traveling to it; 2) was in the Reserves and died during the course of inactive duty training; 3) was in the Reserves, activated and died either in the line of duty or while traveling to it; 4) was an ROTC member who died while under orders for more than 13 days for annual training or while on authorized travel to/from that training; 5) was an ROTC applicant who died during a practice cruise (for the Navy and Coast Guard) or field training; 6) died while traveling to/from or at the place of their final acceptance into the Armed Forces, assuming the deceased had in fact been provisionally accepted for duty. Military Life Insurance
- The Veterans Administration (VA) grants benefits to help defray the costs of a veteran's funeral. (These figures are as of 2009.) Veterans in a service-related death on or after Sept. 11, 2001, are eligible for up to $2,000 toward burial expenses. The deceased veteran's family is eligible for these benefits only if they are not already receiving a similar benefit from another government department and the veteran was either on active duty or had received a discharge for honorable or medical reasons. The veteran must also have met one or more of the following conditions: 1) died from a service-related disability; 2) died in a VA facility; 3) was receiving a VA pension or other VA compensation at the time of death; 4) was entitled to, but not collecting, a VA pension or other benefits. Furthermore, a veteran who dies in a non-service related manner is eligible for $300 towards funeral expenses and a $300 plot allowance. Dependency and Indemnity Compensation
- Anyone serving in the Armed Forces is eligible for Servicemember's Group Life Insurance (SGLI). This life insurance is available in increments of $10,000 for $6.50 per increment (i.e. $50,000 has a premium of $32.50), up to $400,000. (All figures are as of 2009.) Health and Housing
- Service widows are eligible for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation if they meet one or more of the following conditions: 1) They were married to the departed before January 1, 1957; 2) They were married to a veteran who died while on active duty; 3) The veteran's death was caused by a service-related injury or illness, and the widow had married the departed at a date of no more than 15 years from the time of discharge; 4) They were married to the veteran for at least one year, had a child and continuously lived with the veteran for that time. If separated, the widow must not be held legally at fault and may not have remarried. VA Death Pension
- Veterans' widows have continued access to the military's HMO, TRICARE, for one year after the death of the serviceperson. After that first year, the widow is required to pay the same annual membership fee required of retirees to continue access. Widows are also permitted to continue living in their on-base or off-base housing for one year after the serviceman's death.
- Veterans' widows and children are eligible to receive a death pension from the VA under certain, poverty-related circumstances. Widows can claim this pension if they meet one or more of the following conditions: 1) The departed was not dishonorably discharged; 2) The departed served for at least 90 days in active duty, and at least one of those days in a war; 3) The applicant is either the surviving spouse or the unmarried child of a deceased veteran; 4) Their income is below the stated limit (for a widow with no children, this is $7,933 as of 2009).
How would you earn a purple heart?
I have been wondering this myself and have been advised by military officials that if your command does not put in the paper work before leaving service your out of luck. You have to be nominated for every medal, even the PH, though the sterotype is that its automatic - its not. There are many troops in our situation. I had injuries myself in 2006 but was medically discharged before my command could put my paperwork in for anything. Then again there are loop holes for everything (just look at the marine who lost his leg that stayed in the USMC and even deployed again to OEF with his unit. So, keep your eye out and keep asking. You might find someone to help you, but from my experience, its slim. Best of luck to you.
