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But there are lesser-known benefits for veterans, many of which are tax-exempt and available for spouses and dependents, though eligibility rules can be strict: Some programs are only for disabled ...
Senator Jon Tester introduced the Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018, S. 2248, during the 115th United States Congress.The bill that became Public Law No. 115-407, [19] again amends the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) to provide expanded protections for military spouses with regard to voting and taxes.
Serving in the U.S. military can be both exhilarating and terrifying for military families, particularly if their loved one is sent to an area of combat or into other dangerous situations. While ...
During the ensuing debate regarding the proper balance of civil liberties and security, the membership of the ACLU increased by 20%, bringing the group's total enrollment to 330,000. [344] The growth continued, and by August 2008 ACLU membership was greater than 500,000. It remained at that level through 2011. [345]
This was further modified by the Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017, (dubbed the "Forever GI Bill"), that eliminated the 15-year time limit on using Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits. The Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act of 2017 reformed the appeals process for veterans' benefits claims, aiming to reduce the ...
Its base grew from 400,000 to 1.84 million in the 15 months following Trump's election.
The Uniformed Services Former Spouses' Protection Act (or USFSPA) is a U.S. federal law enacted on September 8, 1982 to address issues that arise when a member of the military divorces, and primarily concerns jointly-earned marital property consisting of benefits earned during marriage and while one of the spouses (or both) is a military service member. [3]
Retired Army Lt. Col. Jim Whaley, the CEO of Mission Roll Call, said veterans – a politically diverse group – will be paying attention, especially on issues such as pay and access to benefits.