Retiree Information and News

Guide on Submitting an Intent to File  Authored by Marjory Harris How-to-submit-an-intent-to-file. Applications for the illnesses that are now covered under the PACT Act can be submitted at any time…

Veterans needing to obtain a copy of their Veterans Administration (VA) letter of benefits sometimes find difficulty in knowing how to obtain a copy of their VA letter advising off…

Locations within Mississippi for Military Deers and Identification (ID) Card Services Listed below by location are military sites which have the DEERS system and provide ID card services. Retirees should…

VA Hearing Aid Optum Program The below info sheet from Advanced Hearing and Balance provides guidance for Veterans on how to go through the VA Community Care Optum Program for…

Jackson Veterans Administration (VA) Phone Number and Contact Listing The pdf link below provides a contact list of phone numbers by functional area to directly contact various areas within the…

MILITARY RETIREE/SPONSOR PERSONAL INFORMATION PLANNING PACKET (For survivors’ information and use of the death of a military retiree) is a planning packet designed to be used in conjunction with the Military…

Mississippi Army National Guard Ribbon Builder To assist retirees in ensuring their uniform ribbons are properly displayed the below link will allow you to check your appropriate ribbons and it…

Military Retiree Sponsor Checklist Things The Retiree/Sponsor And Beneficiaries Need To Do NOW! The following checklist should be reviewed by military retirees and their beneficiaries on an annual basis. This…

A United States burial casket flag drapes the casket of deceased veterans to honor the memory of their service to the country. The ceremonial folding and presentation of the flag…

Retirees/Veterans who meet the cited criteria may be eligible for a VA pension, Aid & Attendance and/or Housebound support. Below is an extract from the VA website of those benefits…