Veterans Benefits Coverage

'Apply as soon as possible': VA healthcare expansion begins

On Feb. 26, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs said they were accelerating access to government healthcare for veterans exposed to toxins and other hazards while serving overseas. Any veteran enrolled in VA health care is now eligible for screening to determine if they were exposed to toxins while serving.

CNN Newsource

VA administrators clarify conditions for veterans seeking benefits for toxin exposure

The Fayetteville VA Health Center is probably one of the places where thousands of veterans who were exposed to toxins will come to apply for benefits. But before you jump in your car and head down here, listen to what the VA says about applying.

Gilbert Baez, WRAL Fayetteville reporter

Veterans exposed to toxins can apply for benefits in part of new expansion in VA PACT act

Local VA administrators will field many requests for benefits for veterans exposed to toxins during their service.

Some families struggle to find accommodations with State Veterans Home about to shut down

Just before Thanksgiving, families of the Veterans were notified the State Veterans Home would be shutting down Feb. 1. That didn't give them much time to make arrangements to find new homes for their loved ones.

Gilbert Baez, WRAL Fayetteville reporter

Some families frustrated in finding accommodations with State Veterans Home on brink of closure

State lawmakers met on Tuesday to discuss closing the State Veterans Home in Fayetteville as some families are scrambling to find care.

How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending Sept. 21

A look at how North Carolina members of Congress voted during the previous week.

Targeted News Service

How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending May 25

A look at how North Carolina members of Congress voted during the previous week.

Targeted News Service

Fact check: House member says GOP debt-ceiling bill doesn't threaten veterans' programs

In response to criticism of the House GOP's budget plan, Rep. Mike Bost, R-Ill., said: "I'm dead serious that we're not cutting veterans, and I mean it."

Michael McAulliff, PolitiFact reporter

How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending April 27

A look at how North Carolina members of Congress voted during the previous week.

Targeted News Service

Fact check: Does U.S. spend more on undocumented immigrants than veterans?

In a video of a meeting with voters, Arizona Republican U.S. Senate candidate Blake Masters said of undocumented immigrants: "Not only will you not be deported, but we'll treat you better than U.S. military veterans." PolitiFact checks the numbers.

Jon Greenberg, PolitiFact reporter

Biden signs PACT Act to expand veteran benefits

The bill is a major bipartisan victory for Congress and addresses an issue that is personal to the President.

Biden signs PACT Act to expand health care benefits for veterans exposed to toxic burn pits

President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed into law a bill expanding health care benefits to millions of veterans who were exposed to toxic burn pits during their military service.

By Kate Sullivan, CNN

Fayetteville church raided by the FBI

A Fayetteville church is accused of defrauding veterans across the country and was raided earlier this week by the FBI.

Veteran benefits you should know about

Many veterans are aware of the Department of Veterans Affairs' fundamental health care and education benefits, such as Tricare and the GI Bill. ­­­While these Veteran Benefits are significant on their own, several more programs assist veterans and their families in receiving even more benefits. Even within health care and education programs, there are little-known perks that can help veterans better their lives and reduce the financial burden of medical care and other expenses.

Sura Susan, BoomersHub

Department of Defense expands access to military base tax-free shopping for some veterans

Starting in January, disabled veterans and their caregivers will gain new benefits and expanded access to tax-free savings.

Disabled veterans and their caregivers gain new benefits, expanded access to tax-free savings

The Department of Defense has expanded access to military base shopping posts like the PX and the Exchange, so more veterans can access tax-free food and products.

Gilbert Baez, WRAL Fayetteville reporter

Couple says they have to fight with Fayetteville VA Medical Center for care

Complaints about the Fayetteville VA Medical Center seem to be mounting as military veterans complain about not being able to easily obtain health care from the facility.

Veterans say Fayetteville VA Medical Center still plagued with problems

Complaints about the Fayetteville VA Medical Center seem to be mounting as military veterans complain about not being able to easily obtain health care from the facility.

Cullen Browdwer, WRAL anchor/reporter, & Randall Kerr, WRAL Investigates producer

New Veterans Life Center seeks to help vets in Butner, other areas

Work on a new Veterans Life Center in Butner is coming along and on Wednesday, WRAL's Bryan Mims was with Sen. Thom Tillis and Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie to check on the progress.

Fact-Check: 30,000 North Carolina veterans lack health insurance?

Gov. Roy Cooper has said that 30,000 military veterans are without health insurance in North Carolina. He's mostly right.

Paul Specht

Aid and Attendance - A Veteran benefit that can help pay for care

It is estimated that only one-third of veterans who are eligible for the Aid and Attendance, which helps pay for home care and assisted living benefit seek it. According to NBC, 36% of veterans have never even heard of it.

Liisa Ogburn