BOST INTRODUCES DISABLED VETERAN LIFE INSURANCE BILL WASHINGTON, D.C. –U.S. Representatives Mike Bost (R-IL) and Kathleen Rice (D-NY) today introduced bipartisan legislation to reform the Service-Disabled Veterans Life Insurance (S-DVI) program. The Veteran Families Financial Support Act would reform the S-DVI program so that service-connected disabled veterans could receive up to $40,000 of insurance coverage and veterans under the age of 45 with service-connected disabilities would be able to receive coverage through the VA, even if they had been previously denied coverage by private insurance providers. “Our veterans risk their lives in defense of our freedom,” said Bost. “They should...
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As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 2, 2003 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION DREYFUS/TRANSAMERICA TRIPLE ADVANTAGE REGISTRATION STATEMENT REGISTRATION STATEMENT SEPARATE ACCOUNT VA-2LNY TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY 4 Manhattanville Road Purchase NY 10577 (Address of Depositor’s Principal Executive Offices) Depositor’s Telephone Number: (800) 525-6205 Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company Cedar Rapids, IA 52499-4240 (Name and Address of Agent for Service) Sutherland, Asbill and Brennan LLP 1275 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Title of Securities Being Registered: Flexible Premium Variable Annuity Policies Approximate Date...
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Service-Disabled Veterans Life Insurance (S-DVI) In addition to dealing with the day-to-day consequences of a service-connected disability, Veterans may find further difficulties when planning for the future by purchasing life insurance. Private insurance companies may demand a higher premium from you as a result of your disabilities. The Service-Disabled Veterans Life Insurance program was developed to ensure that our Veterans have access to affordable life insurance regardless of their service-connected condition. Requirements There are a few eligibility requirements a Veteran must meet in order to qualify to purchase S-DVI. To meet the eligibility criteria, a Veteran must: Have been...
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En español | The Department of Veterans Affairs is known for providing health services to those who have served in the military, but it offers a variety of other benefits that get much less attention and use. About 23 million people have served in uniform in the United States, but just 9 million are interacting with VA services, so getting information to the larger community was the aim of a website revamp. "Nine million is a lot of people to be getting health care and education benefits, but it's not the whole addressable market of 23 million people,” says Clare Martorana, chief information officer at the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, who worked with the department to modernize its...
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100% service-connected disabled and Gold Star parents and spouses are entitled to a biannual annuity paid by the Commonwealth. If a veteran’s compensation claim is denied or is granted at a lower level than seems appropriate or if a VA Pension is denied, the vet may appeal the decision. Massachusetts provides a war bonus for veterans who entered the service from Massachusetts and served during wartime. There is no moratorium on applying for wartime bonuses and World War II, Korea and Vietnam veterans who have not previously applied for their bonus are still eligible. Burial in National Cemetery/State Veteran Cemetery Veterans may be buried without cost in the Bourne National Cemetery...
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A recently issued unpublished ruling from the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Holbrooks v. Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada, 2014 U.S.App.LEXIS 12741 (10th Cir. July 7, 2014)(unpublished), departed from two contrary appellate rulings in determining that veterans’ benefits are offset table from long-term disability payments as “other income benefits.” Typically, in order to prevent a double recovery of benefits for the same disability, group long-term disability insurance benefits are reduced by the Social Security, workers’ compensation or comparable benefits the insured receives. However, the Holbrooks ruling raises the question of whether veterans’...
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En español | Felicia Mullaney remembers trying to help the widow of a veteran who had died at a young age of cancer. The widow was attempting to claim a state property tax break that was designed to help veterans and their survivors, but there was a problem. To qualify, she needed proof that her husband had been totally disabled, but her husband had never applied to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for a total disability rating before he died. As a result, the widow could not get the benefit. “We’re seeing a lot of people not aware’’ of what they need to do to claim benefits, says Mullaney, deputy director of veteran benefits for Vietnam Veterans of America. “It’s a pretty...
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Almanac Community - November 13, 2019 For Veterans Day, a lesson about service and gratitude Williams, a retired international life insurance executive who around Veterans Day every year offers to share with today's young people "The story of a little boy and his love of the American flag," is 98 years old. More than 200 Menlo School students heard Williams' story during a Nov. 6 assembly at the school, where they were given small flags and, after the presentation, lined up to shake the World War II veteran's hand. In a prepared speech that he shared in writing with The Almanac, Williams explained to the assembled students that Veterans Day was originally known as Armistice Day, and...
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"Serving Those Who Served Us" The Elbert County Veterans Services Officer provides assistance to any veteran, or their family in making sure that they get all veterans rights or benefits to which they are entitled. We act as the advocate for the veteran by assisting in filing Veteran's Administration (VA) claims, coordinating with state and federal agencies, assisting with avenues for appeal when necessary, as well as a wide variety of other services. It is in the best interests of Elbert County to make sure our local veterans and their families receive all the rights and benefits stemming from their service in our Armed Forces. We help Elbert County veterans submit successful claims...
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Massachusetts and the federal government have programs to help veterans. You can also get help from some non-profits and private groups. Some of the benefits you can get from these programs are: Money because you served Massachusetts gives some veterans money because they served during war time. You can get this money if you are working, not-working, retired or disabled. Find out more about the program, like how much money you can get. There is also money for veterans in need. You do not have to be disabled to get this money. Money if you are disabled If you have a disability that arose during your military service, or military service made it worse or aggravated it, or the VA believes it...
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