What Does VA Claim Secondary Action Required Mean?

September 18, 2024

If you’ve got a pending VA disability claim, seeing "VA claim secondary action required" pop up can be both confusing and frustrating. What the heck does it mean? Do you need to do... continue reading

VA Rating for Colon Cancer Explained

September 17, 2024

If you're a veteran with colon cancer and can show a connection between your medical diagnosis and your military service, you may be eligible for VA disability benefits. Veterans with colon... continue reading

What is the Colon Polyps VA Rating?

VA disability ratings for colon polyps can range from 0% to 100%, depending on the predominant disability, the severity of symptoms, and how they impact your work, life, and social functioning, to... continue reading

38 States That Don’t Tax Military Retirement Pay At All

September 16, 2024

It’s no secret that state taxes can make a big difference in how much of your hard-earned military retirement pay you actually get to keep. The good news? As of 2024, 38 states fully exempt... continue reading

Military Retirement and Taxes Explained

When it comes to military retirement pay, understanding tax implications can be confusing and frustrating. But don't worry, I've got your six! If you're receiving regular military retirement... continue reading

Understanding the Military Blended Retirement System: What It Is and How It Works

September 15, 2024

The Military Blended Retirement System (BRS), implemented in 2018, introduced a significant change to the military retirement structure. It was designed to give more service members access to... continue reading

2025 Military Retiree Pay Chart

In this article, we'll reveal and explain each military retirement pay plan to help you understand what to expect from your 2025 military retiree pay chart and how it’s calculated. It's... continue reading

Will There Be a Military Retiree Pay Raise 2025?

September 14, 2024

Retired military service members, it's time to talk about your well-deserved 2025 military retiree pay raise! Every year, the government adjusts retirement benefits to help you keep up with the... continue reading

10 Most Common Secondary Conditions to Migraines (The Insider’s Guide)

This is your Insider’s Guide to the 10 Most Common Secondary Conditions to Migraines for VA disability benefits. Migraines are more than just painful headaches; they can cause or aggravate a... continue reading

Here’s Your Military Pay Dates 2025 Calendar

Planning ahead is crucial when managing your finances, especially for service members who rely on timely pay. Whether you’re active duty, reserve, or banking with Navy Federal Credit Union or... continue reading

Here’s Your Projected Military Pay Chart 2025

September 13, 2024

As we approach a new year, military service members across the ranks are eagerly awaiting updates on their 2025 military pay increase. In this article, you'll find the projected 2025 military pay... continue reading

The Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) Explained: What to Expect and How to Prepare!

September 10, 2024

If you're an active-duty service member and you've been dealing with a medical condition that affects your ability to perform your military duties, you may find yourself facing the Medical... continue reading

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