VA Adds New Cancers to Burn Pit Exposure List
On April 25, 2022, the Veterans Administration added nine rare cancers to the list of those things eligible for benefits and disability stemming from exposure to burn pits. The rare cancers added are: squamous cell carcinoma of the larynx squamous cell carcinoma of the trachea adenocarcinoma of the trachea salivary gland-type tumors of the trachea […]
Service-Connected Disabled Vets Soon Eligible To Shop at PX/BX and Commissaries
Starting January 1, 2020, Veterans with service-connected disabilities, Medal of Honor recipients and selected caregivers of disabled Vets will be eligible to shop at commissaries and exchanges on military installations including those on Coast Guard facilities. These groups will also be eligible to participate in certain Morale, Welfare and Recreation activities. The expanded customer base […]
Free Dental Care for Veterans on June 8, 2019
Aspen Dental will be providing free dental care to Veterans on June 8, 2019 at nearly 500 locations around the US as part of their community outreach program called “Health Mouth Movement.” Services can include anything from routine cleanings to fillings and extractions. An appointment is necessary. Call 844-277-3646 to find an Aspen Dental location […]
Documentation Needed For VA Claims
Working through the claims process through the Department of Veterans Affairs can be a difficult and time-consuming process. There are things you can do to make things much smoother for you when making or updating claims through the system. First, you can work through a Service Officer. Mostly volunteers who are veterans themselves, Service Officers […]
Veterans Day 2018 – Places Offering Specials for Vets
Veterans Day is coming – November 11, 2018. There are a great many restaurants that have special offers for veterans on that day. There’s a nice on the Today Show website. While it’s not an exhaustive list, there are several that have locations in Metro Detroit: Dunkin’ Donuts Krispy Kreme Applebee’s Olive Garden Outback Steakhouse […]
Veteran Benefits in Michigan
The American Legion National website has a handy state-by-state directory showing veterans benefits in each state. The Michigan Veterans Benefits page has dozens of handy links to information about veteran programs administered by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA). The MVAA website is a bit difficult to navigate, but there is a great deal of […]
Determine Eligibility For Burial in a VA National Cemetery
Veteran can now do all the paperwork to find out if they are eligible for burial in a VA National Cemetery. This is a great benefit now offered by the VA and can help those who want to pre-plan their final arrangement. Previously, burial and final arrangements had to be done by family members after […]