Veteran's Voice: 'Money Left on the Table: VA Pension, Aid and Attendance, and Survivors Pension'
Most veterans we talk to have heard of disability compensation. Far fewer have heard of VA Pension.
Kathryn Whittenberger
Veteran's Voice: Education Benefits Every Military Family Should Know
If there's a veteran in your household or you're a dependent of one, there are education benefits available that many families never find out about. Too many families have college-age kids, a qualifying veteran, and no idea any of this existed.
Veteran's Voice: 'Community Is the First Line of Prevention Against Veteran Suicide'
In a small community, we tend to assume we know when someone is struggling.
Sometimes we do, but just as often, people pull back quietly. They stop coming to events, stop answering messages, stop showing up in the places where we are used to seeing them. Life gets busy, seasons
Veteran's Voice: 'It’s Not Too Late to File'
Many veterans filed once, hit a wall, and never went back. Survivors often assume that if nothing was in place at the time of death, there are no options now.
Veteran's Voice: 'Understanding Health Care Options for Surviving Spouses'
Many of the calls we receive come from adult children helping a surviving parent sort through all of these benefits and programs. We love those calls. They mean someone is paying attention, stepping in early, and trying to prevent problems from turning into crises.
Veteran's Voice: 'One Plate at the Table'
The world turns up the volume this time of year — lights, music, commercials, and so many slogans about “joy.” The truth is, a lot of veterans and caregivers spend the holidays holding more pain than they can say out loud, drowning in things like grief, distance, exhaustion, bills, and isolation.
Veteran's Voice: 'Mental Health Resources for the Whole Family'
If you’re a veteran’s spouse or family member and you’ve been carrying more than you can handle, you don’t have to do it alone.