The military is aware of the challenges that service members and their families face. They provide various benefits to help veterans during their lives and after their deaths. There are different types of benefits available in Florida to make estate planning easier...
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VA expands list of burn pit exposure conditions
Veterans in Florida may suffer long-term health damage as a result of their exposure to open burn pits, where trash, waste and chemical and electronic debris were burned outdoors in open pits. The veterans who worked near or were responsible for these burn pits, which...
Veteran’s Benefits for Agent Orange Exposure in Destin, Florida
Are you a veteran of the United States armed forces currently living in Destin, Florida? If this is the case, some welcome news may be coming your way. You may profit from a recent clarification of the United States government's stand on Agent Orange benefits. What is...
New VA benefits from 2020 that you might qualify for
Veterans and their spouses in Florida could qualify for new VA benefits. The Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvements Act of 2020 brings several changes to VA benefits. Medal of Honor pension for surviving spouses Surviving spouses could receive their spouse's...
Veterans hoping for Congressional action on burn pits
Thousands of Florida residents served with the U.S. armed forces in Iraq and Afghanistan, and most of them spent time in facilities with burn pits. Some of these pits, which were built to dispose of waste in areas with little or no infrastructure, covered an area of...
Determining eligibility for veterans death benefits
One of the many benefits of serving in the military is assistance with funding burials and funerals for eligible veterans in Florida. Assessing a family's circumstances can help them determine whether or not their loved one is eligible to receive death benefits. With...
What housing benefits am I entitled to as a veteran?
Veterans and their family members in Florida are entitled to home loans, housing assistance and property tax breaks, under certain conditions. If you have a service-related disability, it is likely that you will qualify for additional benefits. As the Florida...
Veterans’ benefits may soon include costs of service dogs
Those who have served this country in the armed forces deserve the gratitude of all citizens. One of the ways to do that is by ensuring that each service member can access the appropriate veterans' benefits for continued care. This can be difficult to do at times and...
Paralyzed soldier denied claim for veterans’ benefits
Those who serve in the armed forces here in Florida and elsewhere deserve the gratitude of every citizen. When they are unable to care for themselves, veterans' benefits can ease the financial burden of having to pay for their own care. These benefits have to be...
Congress considering legislation to improve veterans’ benefits
The people who have served as members of the armed forces have done great things for this country. Many civilians feel that the least that can be done to thank them is to ensure that veterans have access to sufficient benefit programs and other resources to sustain...