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VA offers easy patient check-in and travel reimbursement by phone.

As part of the higher-level review process, VA offers an optional, one-time, informal conference to provide the claimant, or their representative, with the opportunity to communicate directly with a new reviewer.

VA makes it easy to submit mileage-only travel reimbursement claims with the VA Health and Benefits mobile app. No paper forms, just a few taps.

Veterans who live or travel abroad receiving care under the Foreign Medical Program for service-connected disabilities will get claims paid by direct deposit.

Claims predators are a serious concern, but with proper knowledge and vigilance, Veterans can defend themselves against such aggressive exploitative tactics.  

VA recently enhanced the Claim Status Tool to improve your digital, self-service experience. The tool now shows a breakdown of the eight-step disability claims process, making it easier to understand where your claim currently is

Claims predators take advantage of Veterans and their beneficiaries by using high-pressure tactics, sharing misleading information and making false promises to convince Veterans to sign up for their services. Here's how to spot them.

If you weren’t ready to file a claim for VA benefits related to the PACT Act last fall, but did submit an intent to file (ITF) on or before Aug. 14, 2023, you still have time to file your claim. To protect the earliest potential effective date, you must file your claim within one year of the date that you filed your ITF. 

The easiest way to get reimbursed for your prescriptions is to let the pharmacy electronically file your claim.

On Sept. 27, 2022, the United States District Court for the District of Columbia determined Veterans of the United States Navy and Marine Corps whose final Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) occurred between Sept. 12, 2016, and June 11, 2018, and who did not receive a medical retirement through the Integrated Disability Evaluation System (IDES), may be entitled to another PEB.

Today, VA proposed updating its fee process in the Federal Register on proposed changes that would allow Veterans, attorneys, and claims representatives to more quickly receive their earned fees or benefits.

When a Veteran files a clam for VA benefits, there are several administrative actions needed before a decision can be made, such as gathering medical records and military service records. VA is automating many of these administrative tasks, allowing claims processors to focus on more complex and analytical duties. These improvements result in reduced processing times and faster decisions on claims to Veterans and their families.