Is Survivors Benefits the same as retirement benefits ??

Survivors Benefits in the military context typically refers to SBP which is substantively different than military retirement. Retirement goes to...

As noted, DD 214s are not protected under HIPAA--they are not health records.

If my husband is in the VA hospital in another state, how can I file for spousal benefits?

VA spousal benefits do not include health care except under very narrow circumstances (such as you are the child of a VN vet and have spina bifida,...

Ex wife (Iowa) filed for guardianship of our Special Needs daughter without my knowledge.

OK, you should have received notice as to the filing but didn't. Evidently you do know about it, so you should advise the Court as to who you are...

Your odds in probate court will improve if you get experienced counsel to advise you.

Will a Judgement award affect my SSI

No impact on SSDI. If you are receiving SSI, you need to have a Special Needs Trust set up to shelter such an award so you can continue to receive...

Firearm Permit

I can't speak to NJ law, but NICS receives input from the Armed Services and VA. The key is if you have been adjudicated as mentally impaired and...

My husband left me and went to prison am i able to seek spousal support because he is a disable veteran

A spouse can seek apportionment of VA disability benefits for spousal support under 38 CFR 3.452--that claim is made upon the local VA office.

I am looking to purchase a home in 3 months. I am a U.S. disabled Veteran. I have excellent rental history but not so good credi

Your VA Certificate of Eligibility will help in positively influencing a lender.

What are the precise mechanics of the assumption of personal jurisdiction in civil matters?

OK, you indicated your question is in regards to your divorce. For your own sake, I hope you are not doing this yourself--get an attorney to...