Veterans’ Issues

As one of the federal government's largest agencies, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has a lot on its plate. Its employees oversee all the benefits for veterans, such as financial assistance, pensions and health care, which they earned through their service to...

This past Memorial Day, people in Alabama and across the country remembered and honored those in the military who have sacrificed for our nation. Veterans and current service members give so much to this country, and some even pay the ultimate sacrifice with their...

While Social Security won't always make headline news, it doesn't mean that the topic doesn't deserve a lot of attention. Social Security, and other benefits associated with the government program, help families in Alabama and nationwide everyday who are in desperate...

Alabamians should always recognize and thank military veterans for their service. And, military members are allotted certain benefits, such as medical care, pension and other benefits not allotted to non-military members and their families. Sometimes, whether due to a...

An injury or medical condition can make it really difficult to obtain or keep a job. This is because the majority of jobs require some level of physical or mental stability in order to obtain or keep that job. For many military veterans, one of these health components...

Alabama's military veterans and their families have made countless sacrifices to serve our great nation. It is only right that their home state and country support them in their journey to return to civilian life. The truth is that many veterans struggle with drug...

With all the buzz in the news recently about a government shut down, it's gotten many military veterans nervous. The government last shut down for an extended period was in 2013 and we learned a lot about how that impacts people in our community and around the United...

When it comes to Mobile citizens that have sacrificed much for their country and their community, few top the list like military veterans. In whatever capacity a veteran served our country, they should know we are grateful for their service. While their veteran status...

Military veterans are some of the most honored and self-sacrificing members of our society. While we are happy to support and encourage our veterans, there are many that do not make it home while in service to our country. Beyond that, many who do make it home, are...

Veterans deserve the utmost care and respect. When a military member is honorably discharged from the military, they are granted access to several benefits for themselves and their family, including access to VA medical care. While this may initially sound great, the...