What GAO Found The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) has limited information on whether contractors who conduct disability compensation medical exams are meeting the agency's quality and timeliness targets. VBA contracted examiners have completed a growing number of exams in recent years (see figure). VBA uses completed exam reports to help determine if a veteran should … [Read more...] about VA DISABILITY EXAMS: Improved Performance Analysis and Training Oversight Needed for Contracted Exams
Veterans' benefits
5 VA Health Care Myths – Opinion – WaPo
Read the highlights below and then check out the full article Mr Longman writes an interesting opinion piece laying out what he describes as the 5 Myths about VA Healthcare. Whether you agree with him or not he provides enough information to back his myths - worth a read. The claims process is slow because of VA bureaucrats. "... it is ultimately Congress that … [Read more...] about 5 VA Health Care Myths – Opinion – WaPo
New GI Bill Would Make College Education a Lifetime Benefit
A proposal to enhance the GI Bill would make the education benefit a lifetime possibility for new recruits. Read the full article at: www.military.com Thanks to the Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017, education as a lifetime benefit for the new generation of veterans may become a reality. Education as a lifetime benefit would be a huge benefit pre … [Read more...] about New GI Bill Would Make College Education a Lifetime Benefit
Tinnitus Tops the List of Veteran Disabilities
When it comes to veteran disabilities, tinnitus comes in at number one. Over 150,000 veterans were diagnosed with tinnitus in 2015, and nearly 1.5 million veterans are currently receiving disability benefits for it.Sourced through Scoop.it from: www.linkedin.com … [Read more...] about Tinnitus Tops the List of Veteran Disabilities
Malaria drug causes brain damage that mimics PTSD: case study
A service member was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder but instead was found to have brain damage caused by a malaria drug.Sourced through Scoop.it from: www.militarytimes.com … [Read more...] about Malaria drug causes brain damage that mimics PTSD: case study
Veterans Benefits by State
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Making a VA Loan Down Payment – Pros and Cons | Bankrate.com
A VA loan down payment isn't required, but borrowers can still make one. Here are the pros and cons of making a down payment with a VA home loan.Sourced through Scoop.it from: www.bankrate.com … [Read more...] about Making a VA Loan Down Payment – Pros and Cons | Bankrate.com
Passage Of Veterans Equality Act Is Win For Veterans, New Yorkers » Iraq And Afghanistan Veterans Of America (IAVA)
Today Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) applauded the passage of Veterans Equality Act, which will provide equitable treatment to veterans inSourced through Scoop.it from: iava.org … [Read more...] about Passage Of Veterans Equality Act Is Win For Veterans, New Yorkers » Iraq And Afghanistan Veterans Of America (IAVA)
VA Disability Claims Forums
Veterans Compensation Benefits Claims Research VA Disability Claims discussions post your Veterans Administration disability claims questions or answer for others. Read and research other veterans experiences. Veterans Compensation Benefits Claims ResearchAppealing Your Claims NOD DRO BVA USCAVCCompensation & Pension ExamsE-Benefits QuestionsPTSD … [Read more...] about VA Disability Claims Forums
VA Disability Compensation Rates (Historic for Retro) 1974 – 2004
VA disability rates listed below are for calculating your retroactive pay once you win your claim. For example, if you were awarded 50% from 1997 to present you will be paid at the 50% rate for the corresponding years.VA Disability Compensation - The VA disability compensation benefit evaluates disability resulting from all types of diseases and injuries encountered as a … [Read more...] about VA Disability Compensation Rates (Historic for Retro) 1974 – 2004