LINKS TO POSSIBLE VA CUTS IN 2019 AND MORE
LINKS TO POSSIBLE VA CUTS IN 2019 AND MORE
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VA Veteran Community Care Program ► Proposed Rules Published
VA Veteran Community Care Program ► Proposed Rules Published On 22 FEB the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced the publication of a proposed regulation in the Federal Register for the new Veterans community care program, including access standards. The proposed regulation would establish new rules for the Veterans community care program required by section […]
VA Disability Claims Update 02 ► Priority Processing for Purple Heart Awardees
VA Disability Claims Update 02 ► Priority Processing for Purple Heart Awardees On 26 FEB at a congressional hearing before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies, VA Secretary Robert Wilkie announced that effective in April, VA will provide priority disability benefits claims processing for the initial claims from discharged […]
VA Privatization Update 16 ► We Are Not Privatizing Says VHA’s Executive In Charge
VA Privatization Update 16 ► We Are Not Privatizing Says VHA’s Executive In Charge Talk of the possible privatization of the Department of Veterans Affairs is a hot topic in the veterans community. But as far as Dr. Richard Stone – VA’s Executive in Charge of the Veterans Health Administration – is concerned, the department’s […]
VA Individual Unemployability Update 07 ►
VA Individual Unemployability Update 07 ► What It Is in plain, understandable English. Unfortunately, many veterans are too often confused about Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) 100 percent disability ratings and whether or not they are allowed to secure gainful employment if rated at 100 percent. While complex, and sometimes confusing to the most experienced […]
VA Vet Choice Update 84 ► Program Eligibility Mileage Change
VA Vet Choice Update 84 ► Program Eligibility Mileage Change Many veterans are unaware of recent VA changes to policies, programs and procedures that have a major effect on their benefits. For instance, to expand eligibility for the Veterans Choice Program, VA will determine eligibility for the Veterans Choice Program based on the distance between […]
VA Disability Review ► Frequently Requested to Check Severity of Disabilities
VA Disability Review ► Frequently Requested to Check Severity of Disabilities A thorough review of disability examinations is often requested by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to check on the severity of a previously rated service-connected disability. VA staff use review exams, and any other relevant evidence, to assess the current severity of a […]
VA Appeals Status Tracker ► How to check the Status of Your Claim
VA Appeals Status Tracker ► How to check the Status of Your Claim Knowing what stage of the appeals process your claim is in can help you avoid missing deadlines and better understand how the VA claims and appeals process works. Generally, there are eight steps that disability claims follow: 1) Claim Received. Your claim […]
VA Mission Act Update 11 ► Top Questions Answered
VA Mission Act Update 11 ► Top Questions Answered On 6 JUN VA implemented changes to community care under the VA MISSION Act. The changes included expanded eligibility for community care and a new urgent care benefit. As part of our outreach and engagement efforts, the VA collected the top questions received from Veterans and […]
YOUR 2020 STATE VETERANS BENEFITS
YOUR 2020 STATE VETERANS BENEFITS