The Department of Defense (DOD) provides military funeral honors at the burials of veterans on request from family members. Funeral honors can be given at private or government-operated cemeteries. As provided by law, an honor guard detail for the burial of an eligible veteran shall consist of not less than two members of the Armed […]
September is Suicide Prevention Month and as such I am compelled to again address that topic here in Veterans Corner. Current statistics indicate the average suicide rate among veterans to be 17 per day, down from 21 per day in 2016. During Suicide Prevention Month and year-round, the U.S. Departments of Veterans Affairs (VA) and […]
When a veteran has a disability or disabilities that are rated by the VA at 30% or greater, disability compensation can be increased based on dependents. A claim for this increased benefit needs to be filed with the VA, if there is any change in the status of the veteran’s spouse and/or children. Every year […]
There are many benefits available to veterans from both state and federal agencies. Many of these benefits are only available to veterans with service-connected disabilities. The Veterans Administration (VA) determines the level of disability using a rating system. Veterans are rated at 0% to 100% disabled depending on the severity of their disabilities. You must […]
California offers many benefits to its veterans. The College Fee Waiver Program offers children and dependents of service-connected disabled or service-related deceased veterans a waiver of tuition fees for California Universities, and State and Community Colleges. Benefits are awarded on an “academic year” basis, and are based on the student’s income. Students are required to […]
In order to be eligible for benefits from the VA, a veteran must meet minimum active duty service requirements. For most veterans this means 24 months of continuous active duty. Non-duty periods that are considered excludable are not considered as a break in service for continuity purposes but are to be subtracted from total time […]
In an effort to assist veterans and their dependents in receiving state and federal veterans benefits that they may be eligible for, our office will make home visits. These home visits are designed for those that cannot travel to our office. We can assist with the appropriate paperwork and file a claim for benefits. We […]
Veterans Day, November 11, is set aside to thank and honor all men and women who served honorably in the military. In fact, Veterans Day is largely intended to thank living Veterans for their service, to acknowledge that their contributions to our national security are appreciated, and to underscore the fact that all those who […]
The next Kings County Military and Veterans Coalition meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 14, at 2pm at the Kings County Government Center, 1400 West Lacey Blvd, in Hanford. The meeting is held in the Multi-Purpose Room in the Administration Building. With approximately 12,000 veterans and several thousand active duty personnel, Kings County has […]
Naval Air Station (NAS) Lemoore is hosting its annual Retired Military Appreciation Day on Saturday, September 13, from 9am to 1pm, starting at the base theater. The purpose of the event is to provide updates covering benefits for military retirees and their spouses. The Kings County Veterans Service Office, along with representatives from the Naval […]