It is all too common to see a homeless person holding a sign saying something like, “Veteran.  Please help.”  This, of course, is evidence of the sad truth that homelessness is a serious problem among Arizona veterans.  By some estimates, in fact, veterans are significantly more likely to become homeless than non-veterans.  And while this problem has been identified for some time now, immediate solutions are not readily apparent.  However, the federal government strives not to abandon those who have served our country, and it has recently released federal dollars to fight in the war against veteran homelessness. Earlier this

Serving in our nation’s armed forces is a demanding job that may require members to make many sacrifices.  But, in addition to the unique rewards that only veterans can fully enjoy, there are a variety of benefits offered by the Veterans Administration, as well as other organizations, that are only available to veterans.  We talk a lot on this blog about one such benefit, Pension, which is one of many Veterans Administration benefits available to veterans who meet certain eligibility requirements. Arizona veterans should realize that in addition to Veterans Administration benefits, their status as a veteran might qualify them

Congress recently reached an agreement on HR 3219, which addresses Veterans Administration benefits on a variety of levels.  In a relatively sweeping fashion, the legislation will modify AZ veterans’ benefits, and could improve everything from job security to insurance for veterans.  It is comforting to see that congress has kept veterans interests in mind as it pursues its legislative agenda. As an omnibus bill, HR 3219 touches on a range of issues that will impact AZ veterans’ benefits.  A recent article in the Tucson Citizen does a good job of explaining the new bill, and can be read in full

While we devote a good portion of our discussions on the blog to Arizona VA Pension, it is important for you to understand that the VA offers a variety of other benefits to veterans as well.  So while Arizona VA Pension is certainly something to consider if you are a veteran, you should also look into the other programs and benefits that the VA has to offer.  As a veteran, you have given a lot to this country; and it is only fair that you claim all of the benefits to which you are entitled. One benefit that sometimes gets

Even with all of the talk about health care reform, health care continues to be one of the most costly expenses that people have.  And while you may know that Arizona veterans’ assistance is available to help disabled veterans pay for their health care, did you know that Arizona veterans’ assistance is also available to help veterans who are not disabled?  Sadly, even a great number of veterans themselves are misinformed about Arizona veterans’ assistance, and thus they forego extraordinarily valuable benefits. Although most of the veterans who receive Arizona veterans’ assistance in the form of health care from the