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  • Backlog of Disability Claims Reduced by 34 Percent since March, 93 Percent of Claims Over One Year Old Completed

    Backlog of Disability Claims Reduced by 34 Percent since March, 93 Percent of Claims Over One Year Old Completed

    The Department of Veterans Affairs has made significant progress in [...]

  • Provisional Decisions Coming to Older Disability Claims

    Provisional Decisions Coming to Older Disability Claims

    To be sure, last week was a big one for [...]

  • Veterans: Protect your benefits from claims predators 

    Veterans: Protect your benefits from claims predators 

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

  • 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

  • Beware: Claims predators want to prey on your benefits

    Beware: Claims predators want to prey on your benefits

    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.

  • Finish your benefits claims within one year to be eligible for the most backdated benefits

    Finish your benefits claims within one year to be eligible for the most backdated benefits

    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. 

  • CHAMPVA: Simplify pharmacy claims

    CHAMPVA: Simplify pharmacy claims

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

  • VA updates Disability Rating Schedule for digestive system

    VA updates Disability Rating Schedule for digestive system

    Today, VA announced an update to the VA Schedule for [...]

  • Navy Physical Evaluation Board Discharge Claims Readjudication

    Navy Physical Evaluation Board Discharge Claims Readjudication

    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.

  • 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 [...]

  • Veterans can now file supplemental claims online

    Veterans can now file supplemental claims online

    VA has launched a new online tool to help Veterans file supplemental claims. The new tool, which is available on the VA.gov website, makes it easier for Veterans to file claims and receive the benefits they deserve.

  • Separation Health Assessment Part A now required on claims from transitioning service members

    Separation Health Assessment Part A now required on claims from transitioning service members

    Starting April 1st, transitioning service members applying for disability compensation through Benefits Delivery at Discharge or Integrated Disability Evaluation System will be required to complete and submit the Part A Self-Assessment of a new Separation Health Assessment.

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Last updated November 14, 2013

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