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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 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.

  • VA to start processing disability claims for certain conditions related to particulate matter

    VA to start processing disability claims for certain conditions related to particulate matter

    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.

  • BREAKING: VA plans expansion of benefits for disability claims for conditions related to certain toxic exposures

    BREAKING: VA plans expansion of benefits for disability claims for conditions related to certain toxic exposures

    VA announced today two major decisions related to presumptive conditions associated with Agent Orange and particulate matter exposures during military service in Southwest Asia.

  • Blue Water Navy Veterans’ disability claims to be decided beginning Jan.1, 2020

    Blue Water Navy Veterans’ disability claims to be decided beginning Jan.1, 2020

    Blue Water Navy Veterans’ disability compensation claims now being decided. Here is what Veterans need to know about the new Blue Water Navy Act and how it may affect them.

  • New video series teaches Veterans how to file disability claims online

    New video series teaches Veterans how to file disability claims online

    VA is transforming the way Veterans learn about and apply for benefits through a new video tutorial highlighting the digital Disability Compensation Benefits Claims tool released earlier this year.

  • From saving lives on he battlefield to filing disability claims for others, one loyal Marine’s story

    From saving lives on he battlefield to filing disability claims for others, one loyal Marine’s story

    Frank Kiss was awarded the Silver Star and a Purple Heart for his selfless and heroic acts during the Korean War.

  • Decision Ready Claims speeds up disability claims processing with help from VSOs

    Decision Ready Claims speeds up disability claims processing with help from VSOs

    Veterans who submit their claim under DRC with accredited Veterans service organizations can expect to receive a decision within 30 days from the time VA receives the claim.

  • VA’s national workload approach to processing disability claims

    VA’s national workload approach to processing disability claims

    By fully transitioning to a national workload approach, VA will be able to move claims electronically across regional office boundaries through the National Work Queue.

  • WARTAC: DOD/VA pilot program trains transitioning warriors to process VA disability claims

    WARTAC: DOD/VA pilot program trains transitioning warriors to process VA disability claims

      On VBA’s social media channels, people often ask, “What [...]

  • VA makes gains in faster disability claims processing

    VA makes gains in faster disability claims processing

    The federal initiative to provide timely decisions on disability payments [...]

  • Disability Claims Backlog Reduced by 44 Percent Since Peaking One Year Ago

    Disability Claims Backlog Reduced by 44 Percent Since Peaking One Year Ago

    One year after the backlog of pending disability compensation claims [...]

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