My Military Compensation

About MMC

My Military Compensation is dedicated to informing and educating those who served and made sacrifices and their families about various benefits, programs, and opportunities they and their loved ones may be entitled to. All information is provided for informational and educational purposes only and should not be used for any other purpose. There is no affiliation with the U.S. Government. You should consult an experienced benefits specialist before making any decisions. Because benefits change all the time, always check if the information is current. By viewing this website you agree to use the information for informational and educational purposes only.

Challenge

There are too many veterans and former service members who have been denied their earned benefits and compensation. Also, many programs designed to benefit our veterans that are fully funded by American taxpayers are not efficiently used because veterans are not aware of them.

According to the U.S. Government Accountability Office report, certain groups within the military are more likely than others to be denied benefits and compensation. Other veterans are not aware of what benefits they may be entitled to. For example, another U.S. Government Accountability Office report shows that Department of Veterans Affairs could to a better job of connecting veterans to benefits.

This website is dedicated to recognizing the sacrifices and achievements of our Service members, in part, by providing information to empower them to get their military compensation and benefits.

Veteran Outreach

To learn about the latest events designed to empower veterans and about military compensation events in your area, click here.

General VA Pension Information

Where do I apply for a VA pension?

VA has a special website with information where you can apply. You can click here.

What evidence do I need to file a VA claim?

VA requires a number of documents, including your DD Form 214, medical records, and treatment records. To see list of documents that VA is likely to require, click here.

Who can help me with filing a VA claim

There are VA-accredited Veterans Service Organization representatives who can assist. For more information - click here

How does PACT Act affect my benefits?

According to the VA, the PACT act expands benefits for veterans who were exposed to burn pits during their deployments, Agent Orange, or other toxic substances. See more information here.

What are current VA compensation benefits

Compensation benefits continue to change. For the last information provided by the VA, click here.

Can I file a VA claim before I am discharged?

VA says yes if (1) you have a service-connected condition and (2) you are between 180 to 90 days before separation. For more information, click here.

Where can I find VA-accredited attorneys/agents/representatives

VA maintains a list of VA-accredited attorneys, claims agents and VSO representatives. The list is here.

How can I challenge an attorney-fee?

VA requires that only VA-accredited attorneys represent claimants. If you believe that your fee was unreasonable, you can learn more information here.

Latest Veterans News

Track Your VA Claim

Now you can follow your VA claims online. Click here for more information.

DOD Changes Army Base Names

This year the Department of Defense directed to change base names based on the recommendations from the DOD Naming Commission. Bases named after Confederate Generals will be changed. Read more here.

Avoid GI Scams

Recently, U.S. Army reported that Veterans are targeted by GI scams that seek to deprive them of military compensation. This generally involves certain educational institutions trying to entice Veterans use their GI benefits to obtain a degree that may not be as valuable as initially promised. Read more here.

The Pact Act Expands Coverage

The PACT Act or ( Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2022) - according to VA, it is one of the largest expansion of benefits in VA's history. You can read more here.

Imposters Target Veterans

According to Federal Trade Commission, imposters target veterans by pretending to call from banks or other institutions frequently used by Veterans to steal their identify. Read how to protect yourself here.

More Benefits for On-Line Student Veterans

According to the latest news from House Committee on Veterans' Affairs, Representative Ciscomani leads bipartisan support to increase benefits for on-line student veterans.You can read more information here.