Posts Tagged ‘Veterans’
RI Veterans: Did you know? 29.02.24 (expanded healthcare, housing, events, more), John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, veterans writer BREAKING NEWS – VA Expanding Health Care Access to Millions of Veterans In one of the largest-ever expansions of Veteran health care, all Veterans exposed to toxins and other hazards during military service — at home or abroad — will be eligible for VA health care beginning March 5.…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 22.02.24 (Black History, women, suicide, events…) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, veterans writer Did you know ANY Veteran—enrolled in VA or not–can go to a VA or non-VA emergency room for no cost emergent suicidal care? Did you know, certain individuals who do not meet the requirements to be considered a Veteran, including those who were released from active duty under conditions other than…
Read MoreVeterans Lunch in Tiverton – TODAY
by John Cianci, Veterans writer Each month on the 3rd Monday, in partnership with the VFW Post 5392, Building Bridges and the Italian American War Veterans, a free luncheon is held for between 50 and 75 veterans and their guest from Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut. Come for Connection – Conversation – Camaraderie – Friendship!…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 15.02.24 (Agent Orange rule change, events, more) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, veterans writer Agent Orange Rule Change VA proposed rule change on Agent Orange acknowledges Agent Orange release at military installations located in United States. This rule change could grant benefits to thousands of Veterans who served at military installations located in the United States. Included would be thousands of Rhode Island…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 08.02.24 (Burial options, events, DEM, resources) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer on veterans issues Burial Options for Rhode Island Veterans at Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery or in a VA National Cemetery Last week in the veterans’ column by Frank Lennon in the Providence Journal, they highlighted a deceased Rhode Island Air National Guard soldier, Master Sgt. Ken Lewis’s story…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 01.02.24 (taxes, disabilities, events, Job Lot, more) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer on veterans issues We start off with questions from our readers Q – Do I need to file a tax return if my only income is VA disability? Peter, Smithfield A – In most cases, NO. From the IRS website: Use the Interactive Tax Assistant to help determine the need to file. The…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 25.01.24 (Veteran tax credit by city, Events, Discounts…) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer on veterans issues Deadlines Fast Approaching for 2024 VETERAN FREE TAX CREDIT worth hundreds if not thousands of dollars in savings for homeowner Imagine owning a nice house in Rhode Island and paying little or no real estate tax in Rhode island? Or, being a member of the military or…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 18.01.24 (Taxes, position vacancy, events, resources, discounts) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer Question from one of our readers: Is VA disability income taxable? – Stan, Burrillville RI VA disability benefits you receive from the Department of Veterans Affairs aren’t taxable. Disability benefits received from the VA should not be included in your gross income. Some of the payments which are considered disability…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 11.1.23 (for women veterans, self-defense, events, more) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer on veterans issues Did you know the VA covers a wide range of maternity care services? What does the VA cover for pregnancy throughout pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum. Maternity care services available through VA include: Full physical exams and lab tests. Prenatal education and screening. From the https://www.va.gov/files/2022-12/2022MaternityCareBrochure.pdf , here is a brochure:…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? (women vets, events, clothing, programs, discounts) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, veterans writer Calling All Women Warriors of RI The VFWRI Women Veterans Committee has put together this free self–defense class for women veterans and active duty service members. I know we are all super cool from our time serving, but it would be so much fun to do something empowering to remind…
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