Can a VA Loan Be Used for a Second Home?Â
You might be wondering, “Can I use a VA loan for a second home?”  The answer is yes, under specific conditions. The rules offer flexibility if you meet occupancy and entitlement... continue reading
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SMC-L and SMC-L1/2 Explained: Does the VA Owe You More Money?
If your service-connected disabilities make it hard to get through the day without help, you could be owed significantly more money from the VA—especially if you qualify for Special Monthly... continue reading
VA Ratings for Joint Pain Explained: The Ultimate Guide
If you're a veteran dealing with joint pain, you're not alone—and you may be leaving tax-free VA compensation and benefits on the table. Whether your joint pain stems from intense physical... continue reading
How Are VA Secondary Conditions Calculated?
If you're a veteran with multiple service-connected disabilities—including secondary conditions—you might be wondering: “Why doesn’t the VA simply add up my individual disability... continue reading
What is SMC-T? Extra VA Pay for Full-Time Care
If you're living with a service-connected traumatic brain injury (TBI) and need full-time care, you might be missing out on one of the VA’s most powerful benefits, SMC-T. This... continue reading
National Hire a Veteran Day is July 25th
Want to hire a hero? July 25 is National Hire a Veteran Day, your reminder to connect with top-tier talent who’ve already proven they can lead, adapt, and deliver under pressure. Each year,... continue reading
How the VA Caregiver Support Program Benefits You: Level 1 vs. Level 2 Care
If you’re living with a service-connected condition that makes daily life more difficult, the VA Caregiver Support Program (CSP) could provide meaningful benefits. The VA Caregiver Program... continue reading
What It Means to Have a 100% VA Disability Rating
A 100% VA disability rating is called the “holy grail” of veteran’s benefits—and for good reason. Not only does it unlock the highest level of compensation, but it also opens the door to... continue reading
How the VA Rates Hypertensive Vascular Disease (HVD)
Hypertensive vascular disease (HVD) is a serious condition that affects many veterans, especially those who’ve lived with high blood pressure for years without adequate treatment. If you’ve... continue reading
Is Dehydration a VA Disability?
For many veterans, the link between dehydration and service-connected VA disability benefits isn’t obvious—because there’s no direct “dehydration” entry in the VA’s Schedule for Rating... continue reading
Can You Collect VA Disability and Social Security Retirement Together?Â
Yes, you can collect VA disability and Social Security retirement benefits at the same time, without one reducing the other. This is great news for veterans approaching retirement who may... continue reading
Can TDIU Permanent and Total be Taken Away?
If you're receiving Total Disability based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU), you might be wondering how secure your benefits are. Â So, can TDIU permanent and total be taken away? The short... continue reading