by Rikki Almanza | Jan 16, 2024
VALife, the VA’s life insurance program, has exceeded expectations by providing low-cost coverage to more than 31,000 Disabled Veterans in its first year. Launched in January 2023, as a result of a mandate from Congress in 2022, VALife is the first new...
by Rikki Almanza | Jan 6, 2024
For Veterans dissatisfied with a VA decision claim dated on or after February 19, 2019, three decision review options are available: Supplemental Claim, Higher-Level Review, or Board Appeal. Supplemental Claims If a Veteran disagrees with the decision on their...
by Rikki Almanza | Jan 5, 2024
A series of laws take effect in 2024 to better the lives of California Veterans. These changes, both at the federal and state levels, include a range of initiatives designed to streamline processes, improve data collection, and pay homage to the sacrifices of military...
by Rikki Almanza | Jan 2, 2024
In an update from the VA, special benefit allowances for 2024 have been unveiled, providing support for Veterans with service-connected disabilities. The focus is on automobile allowances, clothing allowances, and Medal of Honor pensions. Veterans are...
by Rikki Almanza | Dec 5, 2023
Starting January 1, Disabled Veterans will see a 3.2% Cost of Living Adjustment, or COLA, increase in their monthly VA disability compensation. Veterans with a current disability rating of 10% or higher will receive this 3.2% raise in their disability pay rate...
