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The current Secretary of the Department of Veterans' Affairs is Alison Frame, who succeeded Elizabeth Cosson as secretary on 23 January 2023. [2] For administration purposes, the department forms part of the Defence portfolio. [3] The Minister for Defence acts on behalf of the Minister for Veterans' Affairs within the Cabinet.
With the 2024 election approaching, some are wondering how a potential Trump second term as president might reshape veteran benefits and services. ... Esquire, a VA disability attorney and U.S ...
Parental Leave Pay is paid to the child's primary carer and eligible parents for up to 18 weeks of pay based on the rate of National Minimum Wage. Dad and Partner Pay is for eligible working dads or partners (including adopting parents and same-sex couples) for up to two weeks of pay based on the rate of National Minimum Wage.
The Compensation Service provides tax-free monetary benefits to veterans with disabilities resulting from or aggravated by military service. Veterans can apply for disability compensation online, by mail, or in person at a VA regional office. VBA evaluates claims based on the severity of the disability and its impact on the veteran's ability to ...
Legislative reform to simplify the veteran compensation and rehabilitation system. Steps to eliminate the Departments of Veterans’ Affairs claims backlog. Improving access to information for serving and ex-serving members and their families. Strengthening protections to help serving members feel more comfortable sharing their stories.
A federal law has forced nearly 122,000 disabled veterans to return lump-sum incentives they received to leave the military, according to new data obtained by NBC News.
From Veterans Day to Christmas, here are the dates of the 2024 federal holidays. New Year’s Day: Monday, January 1. Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.: Monday, January 15.
The VA offers several education and career readiness programs including tuition assistance, vocational training, and career counseling. [6] The Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008 (commonly known as the "Post 9/11 GI Bill") provides full tuition and fees at four-year colleges or other qualified educational programs for Veterans who served on active duty for at least 3 years ...