Navigating the Process of Applying For, Appealing, and Winning Benefits When you were in the military, you paid into its disability benefits program. You may have never thought you would need to make use of these funds. Still, you might have felt better knowing they were there if, or when you needed them. As much as you might need them now, you may be finding it challenging to apply for and receive funds that you […]
Blinded Women Veterans Hike Appalachian Trail These women are an inspiration to others! https://www.wsbtv.com/video?videoId=956926373&videoVersion=1.0
BVA Remembers D-Day, June 6, 1944 Alexandria, VA – On June 6, 1944, Allied forces invaded Nazi-controlled Normandy. Facing severe hostile fire, 160,000 heroic troops took the beaches, ferried and supported by 7,000 ships and watercraft, while Allied pilots flew 15,000 air sorties on D-Day. The Blinded Veterans Association (BVA) remembers and salutes the heroism and valor of the American and Allied forces that fought for freedom on D-Day. Over the next year following D-Day, 3 million Allied […]
Challenges Veterans Face When Leaving the Military The Veterans Administration is here to help people transition to life after the military. However, many veterans still find it difficult to adjust. There are many challenges that veterans face after they leave the military. Unemployment Many veterans struggle to find work after they return home. People often join the military right out of high school. That is why they may not have the education that is necessary […]
MISSION Act Educational Booklet In 2018 Congress passed and President Trump signed a landmark law that changes how VA does business, read further to learn about those changes. The VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks Act (MISSION Act) strengthens VA’s ability to deliver trusted, easy to access, high quality care whether at VA facilities, virtually through telehealth, or in the community. VA has developed specific education for Veterans about receiving VA care, healthcare benefits […]
2019 Blind Endeavors Ranger Camp (Georgia, USA) – Interested in ‘Sustaining the wilderness,’ These Blinded Veterans Chose a Ranger Camp Hosted by the Blind Endeavors Foundation, a team of blinded veterans from the Blinded Veterans Association and Blinded Veterans United Kingdom will participate in a Ranger Camp. The camp activities will take place at Camp Frank D. Merrill Georgia, home of the 5th Ranger Training Battalion. A major part of the camp includes hiking more […]
Special VA Compensation Plans Can Get Extremely Many veterans come home with war wounds that have left them with permanent disabilities, but some suffer multiple traumas that have left them with serious challenges they must grapple with for the rest of their lives. All disabled vets are eligible for monthly compensation, but those with complicated or more than one disabling condition will almost certainly qualify for VA Special Monthly Compensation. This is a higher rate […]
May 2, 2019 Wreath Ceremony at NYC’s Cypress Hills Enjoy this wonderful ceremony honoring WWI’s NYC heroes. https://www.facebook.com/ww1centennial/videos/383366298933341/
What is a Veteran? Veterans stand for honor, sacrifice and commitment to the American way of life. Though there is much dispute about who qualifies as a veteran, Federal Law determines a veteran to be any person who has honorably served their country on active duty in the armed forces of the United States. Your general and honorable discharge qualifies you to be regarded as a veteran for life, a status that is regarded with […]
BVA was accepted into The Military Coalition Seals of seven federal uniformed services in order of Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, the US Public Health Service, and the NOAA Commissioned Corps. On May 2nd, the BVA was accepted into The Military Coalition. The Military Coalition is a group of over 32 military, veteran, and uniformed service organizations in joint pursuit of maintaining a strong national defense, maintaining uniformed service compensation and benefits, […]
