Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:05:06 -0400 Benefits Bill to change new GI Bill coming Thursday A compromise veteran’s education bill that would modify the year-old Post-9/11 GI Bill could be introduced in the House of Representatives as early as Thursday by an Idaho lawmaker.

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:25:10 -0400 Benefits Oct. 21 is last day to apply for stop-loss pay Time is running out for current and former troops involuntarily held on active duty beyond their service commitments to apply for retroactive $500 monthly payments.

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:20:02 -0400 Benefits Panel votes to ease income rules on VA pensions A House subcommittee has expanded the types of income that would not be counted in determining eligibility for pensions aimed at veterans with low incomes, and has found a way to pay for the change that improves its chances of becoming law.

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:41:20 -0400 Benefits DoD officials explain new spouse tuition rules The My Career Advancement Accounts tuition program for military spouses will reopen to new enrollees Oct. 25, with some major restrictions on eligibility and funding, defense officials announced Tuesday.

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:40:46 -0400 Benefits Despite promises, GI Bill payments still wrong The Veterans Affairs Department still has not fixed problems with living stipends being paid to veterans using the Post-9/11 GI Bill, some of whom continue to be underpaid by hundreds of dollars a month.

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 11:22:55 -0400 Benefits Change would ease GI Bill transfers to children Service members would have more flexibility to share Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits with their children under a House bill introduced on Wednesday.