Military

As a CSRA healthcare provider, a Veteran, and a survivor of the loss of friends and family members to suicide, I know the pain left behind is real. Suicide does not affect only the person who dies; its impact reaches families, friends, coworkers, military units, and entire communities. Suicide is not easy to talk about, but it is real. In our military and Veteran communities, suicide continues to leave families, friends, fellow Veterans, Servicemembers, and battle buddies heartbroken and searching for answers. We may never fully understand the darkness another

Marriage Alone Does Not Guarantee Benefits One of the most common misunderstandings among surviving spouses in the CSRA is the belief that simply being married to a Veteran or Servicemember automatically entitles them to Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC). Unfortunately, that is not always the case. What is DIC? Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) is a tax-free monthly benefit paid by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to eligible surviving spouses, children, and sometimes parents of Servicemembers or Veterans whose death resulted from a service-connected condition or who met certain

For many Veterans, filing a VA disability claim can feel overwhelming, confusing, and frustrating. The paperwork is extensive, the medical evidence requirements are complex, and the process often leaves Veterans wondering if they need to pay someone thousands of dollars just to get the benefits they earned through service and sacrifice. The truth is this: YOU do not have to pay someone to file your VA disability claim. Across the country, accredited Veteran Service Officers (VSOs) dedicate their time to helping Veterans navigate the claims process at absolutely no cost. Organizations