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2025 VA COLA Update
What The September 2025 VA COLA Update Means For Veterans The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) has recently updated its forecast for the...
Sep 11, 2024


Service Dogs for Veterans
A Lifeline for Heroes For many veterans struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), traumatic brain injury (TBI), and other...
Sep 6, 2024


Veteran Benefits By State: Iowa
Iowa offers a variety of state and federal benefits for veterans with VA disability ratings. Here’s an organized breakdown of the benefits
Feb 5, 2024


Air Force Veteran Shanice Shares Misconception About Claims
Shanice, an Air Force veteran, served her country for 15 years in stateside roles without deployment. Believing VA disability claims
Feb 4, 2024


Demystifying the VA: Understanding VAÂ Secondary Conditions
Navigating VA disability claims can be complicated for veterans. While many know they can file claims for conditions that started in...
Jan 23, 2024


Thanks and Giving: Transplants To Save Veterans
Damon Lambert, a courageous Army veteran of the Persian Gulf War, faced an unforeseen health crisis in 2008.
Nov 22, 2023


We Will Never Forget 9/11
Today, we remember and honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001 - a day that forever changed our world.
Sep 11, 2023

Missouri Veterans On The Hunt For An Amazing Adventure: Enter To Win
Missouri State Parks and Missouri Veterans Commission have joined forces to offer an opportunity for veterans to win an all-inclusive trip
Jul 19, 2023

Reflection, Healing, and Remembrance: The Vietnam War 50th Anniversary
The Vietnam War officially ended on April 30, 1975, with the fall of Saigon. Now, half a century later, the 50th anniversary of the war...
Apr 27, 2023


Beginning The VA Claim Process: First Steps - DD214
The DD Form 214 is a Report of Separation. A Report of Separation is generally used to qualify for VA benefits and other post-military...
Feb 15, 2023

Emergency Mental Health Care Available To Veterans Begins Now
veterans in acute suicidal crisis will be able to go to any VA or non-VA health care facility for emergency health care at no cost
Jan 17, 2023

VA Begins Processing Claims Now For Pact Act Benefits To Assist Terminal Veterans
On Dec. 12, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced it would immediately begin processing PACT Act benefits claims for eligible...
Dec 14, 2022


The History and Tradition of Veterans Day November 11
In 1921, an unknown World War I American soldier was buried in Arlington National Cemetery. This site, on a hillside overlooking the...
Nov 14, 2022


Increased Number Of Veterans On The Ballot This November
Number of veterans running for office has increased in 2022. Congressional races will see largest number of veteran candidates since 2012
Oct 17, 2022


Mental Health Awareness: World Mental Health Day 10/10
10 October is World Mental Health Day. The overall objective of World Mental Health Day is to raise awareness of mental health issues...
Oct 10, 2022

The PACT Act Explained
What is the PACT Act The PACT Act is a law that expanded health care and benefits for veterans exposed to burn pits and other toxic...
Aug 19, 2022


Proposed FY 2023 MilCon-VA Spending Bill Nears Completion
WASHINGTON — As of June 16, 2022, the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies...
Jun 22, 2022


UVBA Supports Those Who Support Veterans: Meet Boulder Crest
Pictured: CSM(R) Merle Jones, UVBA President, presents first quarter donation to SSG(R) Dusty Baxley of Boulder Crest Foundation. If you...
May 16, 2022
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