Articles tagged as: Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs
October 11, 2021
Indiana tries to heighten awareness of Military Family Relief Fund
The fund provides up to $2,500 to veterans and their families who are struggling with financial issues -- anything from utilities and rent to medical bills to emergency car repairs.
Read MoreJuly 13, 2021
More Hoosier Veterans Now Eligible For Military Family Relief Fund
Prior to July 1, only veterans who served on active duty for more than one year -- in war time -- were eligible for the fund. Those two requirements have been eliminated.
Read MoreOctober 28, 2019
State Launches Online Portal For Veterans Benefits Help
The Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs wants to make it easier for veterans and their families to access state benefits.
Read MoreAugust 6, 2019
Military Pensions Fully Exempt From Indiana Income Tax Within Four Years
Gov. Eric Holcomb pushed lawmakers to exempt military pensions from the income tax for years. In 2019, he finally got his wish.
Read MoreMay 15, 2019
Criminal Probe Opened Into Veterans' Agency Mismanagement
The office of Marion County Prosecutor Terry Curry confirmed the investigation Tuesday. Indiana's inspector general earlier found mismanagement but insufficient evidence for criminal or ethics charges.
Read MoreMay 6, 2019
New Law To Put Tighter Rules On Indiana Veterans Fund Grants
The legislation signed last week by Gov. Eric Holcomb strips the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs of its authority to award Military Family Relief Fund benefits to the agency's employees.
Read MoreApril 15, 2019
Inspector Finds Mismanagement At Indiana's Veterans Affairs
Indiana's inspector general has found mismanagement at the state's Department of Veterans' Affairs but insufficient evidence for criminal or ethics charges.
Read MoreJanuary 18, 2019
Holcomb Names New State Veterans Affairs Director
Gov. Eric Holcomb has named a new director for the state's Department of Veterans Affairs. This comes after the resignation of the former director following complaints about misuse of military relief dollars at the agency.
Read MoreJanuary 15, 2019
Legislation Would Tighten Veterans Aid Fund's Management
The legislation would make Indiana Department of Veterans' Affairs employees ineligible for grants from the Military Family Relief Fund and would firmly cap the lifetime amount a person could receive at $2,500.
Read MoreJanuary 4, 2019
Indiana Veterans Agency Adopts Relief Fund Rules
The Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs' adoption of the policy comes after years of work - and recent controversy.
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