Blue Water Navy veterans in Florida and around the country are now eligible to receive disability benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for medical conditions linked to their exposure to Agent Orange during the Vietnam War. The new rules went into...
Some naval veterans face opposition to Agent Orange benefits
While veterans in Florida may hope to rely on the Department of Veterans Affairs to support their claims for benefits, a group of Navy veterans continues to face opposition to receiving benefits for Agent Orange healthcare. These "Blue Water Navy" veterans served in...
Disable veterans gain access to Space-A travel
Thanks to a measure in the latest National Defense Authorization Act, disabled veterans will now be able to travel on any armed forces flight within the continental U.S., scheduled or unscheduled, that's operated by Air Mobility Command. The benefit applies to any...
Understanding changes to military retirement
Military retirees in Florida may find themselves confused by the veterans' benefits system, especially the changes to the retirement system that took place on January 1, 2018. The new system is known as the Blended Retirement System because it brings together two...
Executive order aims to minimize suicide among veterans
By order of President Donald Trump, three government agencies must come up with a plan to improve conditions for military veterans who are facing difficulties adjusting to civilian life. On the second Tuesday of the year, the President ordered Homeland Security, the...
Flare-ups will now need to be considered in disability ratings
A recent ruling by the Court of Appeals for Veteran Claims may make it easier for veterans in Florida to obtain higher disability ratings. The court considered a case involving a veteran who had musculoskeletal injuries that caused pain flare-ups for which he had...
Veterans’ benefits to help with long-term care costs
In Florida, some veterans and their spouses may be eligible for a long-term care benefit through the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs. Despite the availability of this benefits program, only 5 percent of the funds are accessed each year because many people simply...