Category Archives: Benefits

Oct. 21 is last day to apply for stop-loss pay

Time is running out for current and former troops involuntarily held on active duty beyond their service commitments to apply for retroactive $500 monthly payments.

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Bill to change new GI Bill coming Thursday

A compromise veteran’s education bill that would modify the year-old Post-9/11 GI Bill could be introduced in the House of Representatives as early as Thursday by an Idaho lawmaker.

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Panel votes to ease income rules on VA pensions

A House subcommittee has expanded the types of income that would not be counted in determining eligibility for pensions aimed at veterans with low incomes, and has found a way to pay for the change that improves its chances of … Continue reading

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Panel votes to ease income rules on VA pensions

A House subcommittee has expanded the types of income that would not be counted in determining eligibility for pensions aimed at veterans with low incomes, and has found a way to pay for the change that improves its chances of … Continue reading

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DoD officials explain new spouse tuition rules

The My Career Advancement Accounts tuition program for military spouses will reopen to new enrollees Oct. 25, with some major restrictions on eligibility and funding, defense officials announced Tuesday.

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DoD officials explain new spouse tuition rules

The My Career Advancement Accounts tuition program for military spouses will reopen to new enrollees Oct. 25, with some major restrictions on eligibility and funding, defense officials announced Tuesday.

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Despite promises, GI Bill payments still wrong

The Veterans Affairs Department still has not fixed problems with living stipends being paid to veterans using the Post-9/11 GI Bill, some of whom continue to be underpaid by hundreds of dollars a month.

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Despite promises, GI Bill payments still wrong

The Veterans Affairs Department still has not fixed problems with living stipends being paid to veterans using the Post-9/11 GI Bill, some of whom continue to be underpaid by hundreds of dollars a month.

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Change would ease GI Bill transfers to children

Service members would have more flexibility to share Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits with their children under a House bill introduced on Wednesday.

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Change would ease GI Bill transfers to children

Service members would have more flexibility to share Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits with their children under a House bill introduced on Wednesday.

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