VA will begin processing disability claims Aug. 2 for asthma, rhinitis and sinusitis on a presumptive basis based on presumed particulate matter exposures during military service in Southwest Asia and certain other areas — if these conditions manifested within 10 years of a qualifying period of military service.
VA has launched a pilot program that allows accredited representatives to request an expeditious review and determination of disability claims decisions.
PACT Act events across America were held to explain to Veterans what the historic law could mean for them and their family members.
VA and Together We Served to host free, virtual Veterans forum. Experts will address VA health care and benefits, among other topics.
VA announced today two major decisions related to presumptive conditions associated with Agent Orange and particulate matter exposures during military service in Southwest Asia.
VA Secretary Denis McDonough answered questions on COVID, wait times, medical marijuana, inflation, and more during a Veteran townhall.
If you wanted to create an album of your family’s history but were limited to 100 items, what would you put in and what would you leave out? These were the questions that the VA History staff asked in compiling the History of VA in 100 Objects virtual exhibit.
Were you exposed to hazardous materials while serving in the military, such as from Agent Orange or burn pits? Did you serve in Vietnam, Thailand or Southwest Asia? If so, you may be eligible to file for service-connected benefits based on presumptive exposure.
An Army Veteran says the ETS Sponsorship Program “fills a gap for service members transitioning back into civilian life. We're all working together.”
VA encourages Veterans who had to put their compensation & pension exams on hold due to the pandemic to come in for appointments.
VA defines backlog as the number of claims pending over 125 days. Two events have occurred that will, however, result in significant claims backlog increases in the near term.
Veterans filing disability claims have said they want choices and faster decisions. Due to improvements in the appeals system and processes, Veterans are now getting more options.