The ex-wife of a deceased U.S. Army veteran has been sentenced to a couple of months in prison for fraudulently receiving spousal benefits. Miranda Rachel Briggs, 34, of Rincon, Georgia, pleaded ...

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - Habitat for Humanity of Smith County is seeking veterans or surviving spouses of veterans who may be in need of critical repairs within their homes. “We are urging them to call ...

This amendment would extend tax benefits to spouses of veterans who died as the result of a condition related to their service. Recommended vote: For Passage of this amendment would create an ...

The VA's Chapter 35 program, formally known as Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA), is a federal benefit ...

(NewsNation) — It can be emotionally and financially devastating to lose a loved one, but certain surviving family members may be able to get some financial relief thanks to Social Security. The ...

When a veteran dies, the government relies solely on the next of kin and beneficiary information on file. If that information is outdated or incorrect, the wrong person may be notified first, control ...

Getting approved for a VA loan as a spouse of an active service member or veteran comes with specific requirements, and understanding the eligibility criteria is crucial to securing housing benefits.

As the law now stands, the surviving spouse of a soldier who dies in service to the country receives a lower rate of compensation than survivors of federal civilian employees killed while performing ...

Although Memorial Day is often thought of as the kickoff to summer, its real meaning is as a day to honor those who have died while serving in the U.S. military. I asked former service members in our ...

Around 6.5 million U.S. veterans receive monthly, tax-free disability compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The payments go to veterans with service-connected conditions: health ...