Summer 2024

August 25, 2024

VA Grants Benefits to 1.1M Veterans & Their Survivors – An All-Time Record

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced that it has granted benefits to 1.1 million Veterans and their survivors, awarding $137 billion in benefits – including $127 billion in compensation and pension benefits – as of late July.
August 25, 2024
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The PACT Act and Your VA Benefits

Unaccredited VA disability claim representatives (claims sharks) numbers continue to rise. The VSC wants to make sure Veterans and dependents know their options when it comes to applying for earned VA benefits and disability compensation. Keep reading to learn more!
August 25, 2024
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VA Doubles Down on Helping to Improve the Military-to-Civilian Transition Through Grant Program

The VA is set to award approximately $4 million in grants this year through its new program, the Veteran and Spouse Transitional Assistance Grant Program.
August 25, 2024
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Redesigned Burn Pit Registry Helps Ease Veteran Participation & Advance Research

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs recently announced the completely redesigned Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry (Burn Pit Registry).