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VA and Veterans Service Organizations Announce Claims Initiative to Reduce Claims Backlog

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Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Disabled American Veterans (DAV), and The American Legion announced a new partnership to help reduce the compensation claims backlog for Veterans.

May 21st, 2013 | Posted in Vet News | Read More »

Agent B Presumptive Claims

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The Veterans Benefit Administration (VBA) has just announced a new presumptive exposure entitlement due to Agent B for Vietnam Veterans.

May 21st, 2013 | Posted in Humor | Read More »

Board of Vet Appeals-The curious case of Costello Hayslett

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Remember the quintessential Sound Of Music and Julie Andrews et al? Specifically, think of the musical scale song (Doe- a deer, a female deer etc.). Compare that to the trials and tribulations we encounter going up and down the ladder of our claims with the VA.

May 21st, 2013 | Posted in Benefits,Editor,Vet News | Read More »

CAVC– Beraud v. Shinseki– Justice Interruptus

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Rarely in the history of the Court of Veterans Appeals do we see a decision announced and published on a Thursday revoked the following Monday.

May 16th, 2013 | Posted in Benefits,Editor,Vet News | Read More »

Top 10 Veterans Stories in Today’s News – May 13, 2013

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VA Secretary Shinseki Delivers FSU Commencement Address: Secretary Shinseki delivered the spring 2013 commencement address at Florida State University.

May 13th, 2013 | Posted in Top 10,Vet News | Read More »

Victoria’s Secret — Compromised C-Files

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I got an email from a lady named Victoria about her husband’s c-file. First of all, gentlemen, divorce your mind from her name. This is nothing scurrilous. She could just as well have been named Monica. Names are immaterial.

May 11th, 2013 | Posted in Benefits,Editor,Vet News | Read More »

Top 10 Veterans Stories in Today’s News – May 08, 2013

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Various factors may contribute to nonuse of mental health treatment. A survey by VA researchers of a nationally-representative sample of OEF/OIF Veterans indicates that gender and type of presenting problem are two important factors that affect treatment attitudes and likelihood of treatment utilization.

May 8th, 2013 | Posted in Top 10,Vet News | Read More »

Veterans’ Affairs Committee Clears Bills for House Floor Consideration

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The House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs voted to approve six bills during a full committee markup today. The bills cleared today address a number of issues, including: military sexual assault, VA executive bonuses, training and education programs for veterans, and veterans’ Second Amendment rights.

May 8th, 2013 | Posted in Vet News,Veterans Affairs | Read More »

FED. CIRCUIT– KYHN v. SHINSEKI–Do As I Say-Not As I Do

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Ever since the inception of the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims ( CAVC-formerly the Court of Veterans Appeals or COVA), it has been an inviolate precept that the record is closed after a Board Of Veterans Appeals (BVA) decision.

May 6th, 2013 | Posted in Benefits,Editor,Vet News | Read More »

The Quandary of the “OLDEST CLAIMS” First

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I received a query today from Ralph. Ralph tells me he has already waited 2 + years to get his denial for bad knees and a back from jumping out of things above the earth carrying 80 or more lbs of stuff that wasn’t part of him at birth.

May 2nd, 2013 | Posted in Editor,Veterans Affairs | Read More »

VA’S New Provisional Ratings

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When I heard of (and finally understood) the gist of the new provisional ratings announced with great fanfare last week, Blazing Saddles came to mind. More precisely, Cleavon Little as the Western Union Telegram boy.

April 30th, 2013 | Posted in Editor,Medical Disability Benefits,Veterans Affairs | Read More »

Allison in Wonderland

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You get to do the “Wolf! Yo! I say Wolf-yonder! Bring the guns!” on several occasions before the novelty wears off. Chicken Little didn’t get that email and was forced to repeat the blunder years later.

April 28th, 2013 | Posted in Vet News | Read More »

Top 10 Veterans Stories in Today’s News – April 26, 2013

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With your talents translated into civilian-friendly language, you can craft a federal resume that best highlights your professional strengths. Get started today in the VA for Vets Career Center.

April 26th, 2013 | Posted in Top 10,Vet News | Read More »

Care and Benefits for Veterans Strengthened by $153 Billion VA Budget

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Continuing the transformation of the Department of Veterans Affairs into a 21st century organization, the President has proposed a $152.7 billion budget, a 10.2 percent increase over Fiscal Year 2013, that will support VA’s goals to expand access to health care and other benefits, eliminate the disability claims backlog, and end homelessness among Veterans.

April 11th, 2013 | Posted in Benefits,Vet News | Read More »

Treatment of Gulf War Veterans Examined

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Today, the Subcommittee on Oversight & Investigations of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs examined the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) commitment to treating the health-related problems associated with Gulf War veterans.

March 13th, 2013 | Posted in Gulf War Illness (GWI),Health | Read More »

VA Will Use ‘Preliminary Findings’ To Reduce Verification Denials of Vet-Owned Small Businesses

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To speed eligibility determinations of Veteran-owned small businesses for Department of Veterans Affairs’ “Veterans First” contracts, VA will allow applicants the opportunity to correct minor deficiencies before an initial denial is issued.

March 5th, 2013 | Posted in Vet News,Veterans Affairs | Read More »

Committee Examines VA, DOD Integrated Electronic Health Record Efforts

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What I heard in the hearing does nothing to dissuade that opinion. We, as a nation, have a ‘sacred trust’ to care for those who have served and sacrificed.

February 28th, 2013 | Posted in Vet News | Read More »

Top 10 Veterans Stories in Today’s News – February 21, 2013

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Of the more than 100 feature articles which appeared on our health page in 2012, Veterans and their families found these top 10 to be the most popular, and we hope, the most helpful.

February 21st, 2013 | Posted in Top 10,Vet News | Read More »

VA Affirms Commitment to Innovation

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The Department of Veterans Affairs is launching the VA Center for Innovation (VACI), affirming its commitment to innovation and building on the success of the VA Innovation Initiative (VAi2).

February 21st, 2013 | Posted in Vet News,Veterans Affairs | Read More »

Top 10 Veterans Stories in Today’s News – February 20, 2013

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The VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System has reached an agreement with the University of Michigan (UM) Health System to move 150 VA researchers to the university’s newly-founded Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation located in the university’s North Campus Research Complex.

February 20th, 2013 | Posted in Top 10,Vet News | Read More »

Top 10 Veterans Stories in Today’s News – February 19, 2013

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Manhattan VA Medical Center Set to Reopen: After taking damage in the floods following Hurricane Sandy, the Manhattan VA Medical Center will reopen its outpatient clinics in March.

February 19th, 2013 | Posted in Top 10,Vet News | Read More »

Top 10 Veterans Stories in Today’s News – February 15, 2013

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It was the turning point of the Cold War and the beginning of the end for Soviet Communism. The Korean War was one of the most important events of the Twentieth Century because, for the first time, force was used to contain communism.

February 15th, 2013 | Posted in Top 10,Vet News | Read More »

Top 10 Veterans Stories in Today’s News – February 13, 2013

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The Veterans Affairs Department said Monday it has added more than 1,000 mental health professionals and 200 support staff over the past eight months to meet the needs of returning veterans, but still has more to do to meet the requirements of an executive order issued by President Barack Obama.

February 13th, 2013 | Posted in Vet News,Veterans Affairs | Read More »

VA Mental Health Care Examined at Hearing

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The House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs held a hearing today on the mental health care services provided to veterans.

February 13th, 2013 | Posted in Vet News,Veterans Affairs | Read More »

VA Hires More Mental Health Professionals to Expand Access for Veterans

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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today announced that it has made significant progress in providing increased access to mental health care services for our Nation’s Veterans by hiring new mental health professionals.

February 11th, 2013 | Posted in Vet News,Veterans Affairs | Read More »

VA Disability Ratings Subject of House Hearing

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The Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs held a hearing yesterday afternoon on issues related to the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) 100 percent temporary disability rating.

February 7th, 2013 | Posted in Vet News,Veterans Affairs | Read More »

VA Touts Hard-to-Access E-Benefits Site

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The Veterans Affairs Department sent me a press release at about 1 p.m. EST today hailing improvements made to the e-benefits website it operates jointly with the Defense Department, but alas, I had great difficulty connecting for hours from New Mexico.

February 7th, 2013 | Posted in Benefits,Vet News | Read More »

VA Promotes National Wear Red Day

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The VA-American Heart Association (AHA) collaboration launched in May 2012, enabling both organizations to work together to maximize their outreach and education efforts.

February 1st, 2013 | Posted in Of Interest | Read More »

New Members Appointed to VA Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans

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The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced the appointment of six new members to the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans.

January 31st, 2013 | Posted in Vet News,Veterans Affairs | Read More »

Top 10 Veterans Stories in Today’s News – January 31, 2013

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Veterans! American Heart Month is a great time to begin your journey to healthy living. Your VA health team will work with you on your eating habits, weight control, and exercise program. Learn your risks for heart disease..

January 31st, 2013 | Posted in Top 10,Vet News | Read More »

 

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