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  • Modernizing the disability claims process

    Modernizing the disability claims process

    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.

  • VA expands online notice availability for Veterans

    VA expands online notice availability for Veterans

    Veterans can now access key VA letters and notices online, including documents outlining the evidence needed to support disability claims, through VA.gov.

  • VA improves access to claims information

    VA improves access to claims information

    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

  • VA rescinds COVID-19 delay to disability claims

    VA rescinds COVID-19 delay to disability claims

    Now that the national emergency declaration has ended, VA will no longer delay claims due to COVID-19 concerns.

  • Rural health care for Native American Veterans

    Rural health care for Native American Veterans

    Northern Arizona VA provides services to about 34,000 Veterans, including Native Americans, over more than 65,000 square miles.

  • Stand Down for the homeless

    Stand Down for the homeless

    The focus of the stand down was to address the needs of the regions’ homeless Veteran population.

  • Free app seeks to match Veterans with personalized list of benefits

    Free app seeks to match Veterans with personalized list of benefits

    MyVetBENEFITS is a free, easy-to-use third-party mobile app and website that matches Veterans to the benefits they’re most likely eligible for. 

  • VA supports thousands of student Veterans at national conference

    VA supports thousands of student Veterans at national conference

    Staff from VA were on hand to support Veterans and their families throughout the 3-day SVA "NatCon" event.

  • Compensation: New health assessment for transitioning service members

    Compensation: New health assessment for transitioning service members

    Active-duty service members transitioning out of the military and filing a VA claim for disability benefits will soon find less redundancy in health assessment exams.

  • Veterans Day symposium shares benefits information while saluting those who served

    Veterans Day symposium shares benefits information while saluting those who served

    VA will host a Veterans Day Virtual Outreach Symposium Nov. 9. Join us for this free event featuring presentations, resources and the opportunity to ask your questions live.

  • What can VA disability compensation do for you?

    What can VA disability compensation do for you?

    Many Veterans may not be aware of life-changing benefits they’ve [...]

  • How to identify predatory practices

    How to identify predatory practices

    “Do you know how to identify a VA claim predator?”

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Last updated August 23, 2023

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