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PTSD Ruling Returns Benefits to Thousands of Vets
Posted on 7 Mar 2012 by Marc J. Soss

The Defense Department issued a memo mandating that service members diagnosed with PTSD receive a 50% rating when they retire. A 50% rating guarantees lifetime TRICARE medical coverage and tax-free retirement payments. While the ruling has helped hundreds... Read More

PTSD Ruling Returns Benefits to Thousands of Vets
Posted on 7 Mar 2012 by Marc J. Soss

The Defense Department issued a memo mandating that service members diagnosed with PTSD receive a 50% rating when they retire. A 50% rating guarantees lifetime TRICARE medical coverage and tax-free retirement payments. While the ruling has helped hundreds... Read More

Special Benefits for Military Families - Elect With Care
Posted on 16 Jul 2011 by Sandra L. Smith

Many families of children with disabilities are also military families. One benefit that may be available for these children is the military Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP). The SBP will pay up to 55% of the military member's retirement pay to a spouse... Read More

Special Benefits for Military Families - Elect With Care
Posted on 16 Jul 2011 by Sandra L. Smith

Many families of children with disabilities are also military families. One benefit that may be available for these children is the military Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP). The SBP will pay up to 55% of the military member's retirement pay to a spouse... Read More