Many veterans wonder whether Social Security retirement benefits will reduce their VA disability compensation. The answer may surprise you. Tune in as we explain how these two federal benefit programs interact and what veterans should understand before making retirement decisions.

The VA is modernizing its home loan program with new digital tools — and the changes may be bigger than you'd expect. What does this mean for veterans looking to buy a home? Watch to find out!

A VA compensation and pension exam is one of the most important moments in a disability claim, yet many veterans are not sure how to prepare for it. If you have a C&P exam coming up, this is something you should understand before you walk in!

Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can lead to some of the most severe and complex disabilities VA evaluates, and in certain cases, they may qualify a veteran for one of the highest levels of Special Monthly Compensation.

Most VA disability claims come down to one core concept: direct service connection. But many veterans are not told exactly what VA is looking for when deciding these claims.

VA assumes you were healthy when you entered service but not always. Here’s why presumption of soundness cases get complicated fast.

A new watchdog report is raising serious questions about how the VA is handling veteran access to care. What it uncovered points to a gap that could impact wait times and communication across the system. Here’s what veterans need to know.

A VA C&P exam is different from a normal medical appointment. Understanding that distinction can make the process feel less overwhelming. We explain what a C&P exam is and the examiner’s role in your claim. #veteransbenefits #vaclaims #cpexam

Vision loss can qualify veterans for Special Monthly Compensation (SMC), but many people are unaware of how VA evaluates severe visual impairment and blindness for these benefits.

Combat-related disabilities can affect more than just your VA rating. Some veterans may qualify for Combat-Related Special Compensation, a lesser-known benefit that can change how retirement pay is calculated. Tune in as we explain who CRSC is for and why it matters for certain retired veterans.

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Full episode in comments. In Episode 137: Multiple Alameda schools shelter in place. Alameda PD shares success. Help animals affected by the LA fires. 89,000 square feet on Alameda Point. AMP launches app. A new pizzeria. Great weekend events. And, let’s take a moment to talk about facts.

#TomodachiLifeLivingTheDream Honestly, the hairstyles that @lightbluesquid.bsky.social, @mettuar30.bsky.social and @tomlegend101.bsky.social have in this clip remind me a lot of Grease! Are you 3 going to start singing Greased Lightning?

House spiders can't survive outside. I learned this from social media a few days ago and checked online and it's true. If you see a harness house spider in your home, don't put it outside. I'm not arachnophobic, I just don't want to step on them.

Would Arsenal fans take the trophy… or sacrifice it to go all-in for bigger glory? Drop your thoughts below 👇 This is BCN Sports. #Arsenal #ManCity #LeagueCupFinal #PremierLeague #FootballDebate

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Location: Jalna, Maharashtra Date: February 19 At a Shiv Jayanti celebration, Sharadda Shinde, a far-right influencer, spread the conspiracy of “love jihad.”

Yesterday's advancement of the Fair Pricing Act by the New York State Senate Health Committee illustrated what happens when we come together in partnership to fight for consumers and working people — we make progress.

The part you don’t see on game night. Inside You See L.A. — the 2024–25 UCLA WBB follow doc. “I genuinely feel like they’re my sisters.” Premieres tonight, 8 PM ET on FS1 after UCLA vs USC 🎬 Full BTS on @Allezsports YouTube. #UCLA #NCAAWBB #WomensBasketball

"Just keep working. Keep fighting and never be satisfied." @joshhart shared with @notthefakeSVP the message the Knicks alumni have for the team this postseason 👏

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Endlich wieder Finals. Nach '99 Was für Playoffs 😍 #Knicks

The United States has switched sides. Washington and Moscow are now aligned against Europe, working to divide and weaken the continent. #CulturalPerspective #Europe #Trump #Putin #NATO

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Don’t fear the CMMC deadline! 👻 Join us for a Spooktacular CMMC Lunch & Learn with Triumvirate Cybersecurity. The Final Rule takes effect Nov 10—get clarity, Q&A, and lunch (or join virtually). RSVP 👉 https://loom.ly/SLwzS9g #CMMC #CMMCCompliance #Cybersecurity #DefenceContractors

In this weeks #FreeFictionFriday response essay to Andrew Liptak's 'Deficiency Agent', Candace Rondeaux asserts a new "lack of intelligence" emerging in real-life conflict zones and reflected in the world of 'Deficiency Agent'; the new "human hesitation" in the place of human error.

The second #caturday EggDay for Merlin of March 2026. And of course, a little treat for her majesty, too.

The final #caturday EggDay for Merlin of January 2026. And Maj gets a little treat too, today. Expect purring, dribbling, and slurping.

How close did the DC Hilton shooter actually get until the Secret Security stopped him? @thekenharbaughshow.bsky.social and David Bellavia talk logistics on Battle Buddies 🔗 Watch it here: youtu.be/JUPe0ieYxGw?...

Corey Hogan on Michelle Rempel's criticism of PM's Brexit comments: "The PM has expertise on Brexit. I think of all of the people in government he's the one you want to look at when you're talking about that comparison and we're all making that comparison."

alright - we've had 2.5 days to recover, so... we just blitzed & survived 2,000 miles over a planned 4 days (that became 5 days) & escaped the florida panhandle for the first time in 17 years a few #ACLobservations (use that hashtag to mute this thread; this won't be a travelog - we promise 🤚)

Retour sur la journée du 15 Mai 2025, les étudiants ont découvert nos plateformes de pointe, assisté à des démonstrations scientifiques captivantes et échangé avec nos ingénieurs passionnés. Voici la vidéo! 📹#IEMN #Université de Lille #Recherche #Nanotechnologies #Orientation #FuturChercheur

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“That was different. Obviously a huge difference. We felt it right away. Right from regular season to the playoffs I think they took it to another level” Jets prospect Brayden Yager credits the Winnipeg crowd for boosting the Moose in Round 1. Watch: illegalcurve.com/manitoba-moo...

Reality is collapsing. www.amazon.com/Volcan-Knigh... #youngadultfantasy #yafantasy #readingcommunity #bookwormmama #booksloversunite #bookgirliesofinstagram #thrillerbooksaddict #thrillerbookstagram #thrillerreads #coffeetime #cozyreading #timetoread

🚀 Lift Off! China on Friday successfully launched a Lijian-1 Y13 carrier rocket from the Dongfeng commercial space innovation pilot zone in northwest China, sending 5 satellites into the preset orbit.

#duet with Brita #unhinged #brita #music #lilnucleus

Legal battles over mail-in ballots is not the end. What do we do when the officials are stacked against voters? When they are approaching voter suppression & denial from every possible angle? I need answers.

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Regarding the Epstein files: the recklessness (or sinister calculation) of Trump's dirty DOJ leadership in redacting the names of the perpetrators while disclosing the names of the victims will backfire spectacularly:

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I spent most of that time on the upcoming templates, and the action system is already fully functional! Quite flexible, packed with features, and (hopefully) accessible enough for everyone to have fun with. Here's a sneak peek of the "Edit action" menu, for the Jump action you see above: [2/5]

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🚲 Every day, cyclists share the road with vehicles. A few extra seconds of patience can mean a lifetime for someone else. ~ 🚲 Chaque jour, des cyclistes partagent la route avec des véhicules. Un peu de patience peut éviter une tragédie. Rendons la route plus sécuritaire pour tout le monde.

Voorprogramma Videocall is ontstaan in de muziekscene rondom het Stroomhuis.

I-99 @ MM 39.4 (PINECROFT) 🕒 7:42 AM - 7:44 AM ET (6x speed) 🌡️ 50°F | Clear 📍: 40.573073,-78.320127

First one of many Husk reels coping. #husk #huskcosplay #hazbinhotel #hazbinhotelcosplay #loveinabottle #loserbaby #Huskerdust #Angeldust

Soft lo-fi vibes, warm melodies, and a dreamy atmosphere by Moki Solen. Press play and let the mood take over. Listen: https://sdz.sh/k2NH8Q Follow @mokisolen/ #LoFi #ChillBeats

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Fleetwood Mac as promised. A great Christine track, "Over and Over", that opens their album Tusk 🐘 Thanks to all the hotties following along! A little intimidating!

You can always head down to the home of CSS, Rough & Tumble Pub (Ballard or Columbia City), to watch every Mariners game! With more than enough televisions for ALL of the sports, local brews, and great food, there isn't a better place to catch a game! #TridentsUp #SeattleSports #SeattleMariners

Oh lawd he comin...! Stomping right into @placeholderclub.bsky.social on April 5th at 1AM CEST with my first fully in VRchat recorded Visualizer made just for this Set <3 (It looks crazy in the VR Club!)

Happy Birthday to RON WOOD Born On June 1st, 1947 "Ooh La La" by Faces Full Song: youtu.be/3c_R_YRpDA0?... @djraysmusic.com

It's #TrailerTuesday again! In RatScum, you play as a rat trying to return home: 🏚️ climb through vents and strange spaces 🧩 solve puzzles and avoid dangers 👁️ spy on tenants 🐀 befriend stranger rats and uncover the stories whispered behind the walls #indiegames #pcgaming #gamedev

Hurricane season begins Monday! Chief Meteorologist Allyson Rae has the first look at what to expect. More: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/hurricane-season-june-1-tropics-tracking-florida/71454411