A few things you need to know about your DoD death benefit. Federal officials are expected to distribute 500 million coronavirus test kits in coming weeks. The new study found that the Post-9/11 GI Bill housing stipend may not be enough for many individuals using the benefit. The report was due out on Jan. 31 but will be delayed by six weeks. The costs can total up to $50 a visit, creating a financial burden for veterans in distress. The department recorded more than 27,000 cases on Thursday morning, almost 30 percent above its January high. The White House has asked for $270 billion in VA spending for the current fiscal year. Without the planned increases, “I can’t rule out impacts on individual veterans’ lives,” said Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough. The last 100,000 coronavirus cases in the VA system have come in just four months. VA guaranteed more than 1.44 million loans in fiscal 2021, the most ever. The deadline for some VA workers to get vaccinated passed two months ago. Load More
