Special Survivor Indemnity Allowance (SSIA)
Surviving spouses whose SBP have been offset as a result of receiving DIC are eligible for a Special Allowance.
VA Compensation
Here's Your 2020 Military Retiree, VA and Social Security Pay Bump
The 2020 military retiree, VA disability and social security pay increase is smaller than the one received in 2019.
VA Continues to Update Disability Rating Schedule
The 70-year-old regulations are halfway through a major rewrite.
Special Survivor Indemnity Allowance
Surviving spouses, whose SBP annuity has been offset by DIC may be eligible for a Special Allowance to make up for it.
Will You Get a Bigger Retirement Check in 2019?
Will you see a bigger check next year? All signs point to yes, just how much remains to be seen....
VA, Congress Crawl Toward Ending Abuse of Vet Pensioners
More than 200 financial planning firms and estate law offices entice veterans or their survivors into costly annuities or...
Court Rules Chronic Pain Is a VA Disability
Ruling overturns nearly 20 years of VA rating decisions.
VA Finalizes Rule Paying Special Monthly Compensation to Some With TBI
Those with TBI should now find it easier to be approved for SMC benefit.
Most Popular Military News
Army Asks Retired Soldiers in Health Care Fields to Come Back for COVID-19 Fight
The Army has a message for its retirees: Uncle Sam wants you to help fight the novel coronavirus.
Thousands of US Troops Will Be Stuck Overseas Under Sweeping New Travel Ban
The new ban affected some 90,000 troops.
Coronavirus Relief Bill Contains Nearly $20 Billion for Veterans
The $330 billion COVID-19 appropriations bill also includes money for the Defense Department and health-related agencies.
Navy Is Hardest-Hit Military Service in Coronavirus Outbreak
The Navy has about a third of the military’s coronavirus patients.
Meet the Army Lieutenant Racing to Develop a Coronavirus Vaccine
A doctoral candidate is the only active-duty service member on the Army team developing a potential vaccine.