Items of Interest for ALL Veterans
Veterans to receive free emergency mental health care beginning Jan. 17
VA Benefit Payment Rates Increase
The Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for VA disability compensation benefits programs became effective on December 1, 2022. The 8.7% COLA increase is for the calendar year 2023.
Veterans and beneficiaries receiving VA disability compensation will notice an increase in their monthly payments, starting January 1, 2023. This annual increase impacts disability benefits, clothing allowance, Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC), as well as other VA assistance programs. If you do not see a difference in the amount, you should contact the VA regional office near you.
To ask questions about applying for VA disability benefits or appealing a VA decision, reach out to a VA-accredited representative today.
VA Benefit Payment Rates Increase
Toxic Toll: PACT Act provides benefits for veterans who become ill after burn-pit exposure
VA Life Insurance
Just in case you need emergency medical care over the holidays…
If you’re experiencing a medical emergency, you shouldn’t hesitate to get emergency care. Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room quickly. A medical emergency is an injury, illness, or symptom so severe that without immediate treatment, you believe your life or health is in danger.
Emergency Medical Care Coverage
Veterans and transitioning military get free year of LinkedIn Premium
LinkedIn Premium
Thousands of independent pharmacies now able to rejoin Tricare network
Pharmacies Rejoin TriCare Network
Former YAA Award Winner Spotlighted at UCONN Veterans Day Provides Opportunity to Recognize UConn’s Military Community
Educating, training, and celebrating the 800 military-affiliated students at UConn
John Durham ’24 CLAS, Sergeant in the Army, and Mariel Beebe, ’24 (NUR) Staff Sergeant in the Air Force saluting The Ultimate Sacrifice Memorial on President’s Field in honor of Veteran’s Day. Sept. 30, 2022. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)
First Look at the VA’s New Toxic Exposure Screening All Vets Will Take When Seeing a Doctor
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New rates for Tricare premium-based programs
2023 Costs for TRICARE Reserve
6 More States Stop Taxing Military Retirement
‘Tens of Thousands’ More Veterans Will Be Eligible for VA Health Care Starting Oct. 1
Tens of Thousands of Vets Eligible for Care
VA to screen all patients for toxic exposure issues
The PACT Act and your VA benefits
The PACT Act is a new law that expands VA health care and benefits for Veterans exposed to burn pits and other toxic substances. This law helps us provide generations of Veterans — and their survivors — with the care and benefits they’ve earned and deserve.
If you are experiencing eye care issues, and qualify with the VA, or are caring for a veteran, here is something that might be of interest.
State Tax Information for Military Members and Retirees
These links contains an excellent compilation of Veterans Benefits in Connecticut.
For example: Get a discount on your property taxes.
https://portal.ct.gov/DVA/Pages/State-of-CT-Guide-to-Benefits/Benefits