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  • New VA appeals status tool provides tracking and transparency for Veterans

    New VA appeals status tool provides tracking and transparency for Veterans

    Veterans with a compensation appeal can now view their past and current appeals issues, receive alerts for deadlines when action is required and more.

  • VA launches nationwide outreach campaign in tribal communities

    VA launches nationwide outreach campaign in tribal communities

    Throughout 2018, VA is launching a nationwide campaign to roll out Veteran disability enrollment claim events collaboratively with 20 tribal communities. 

  • Houston team connects with Veterans to deliver VA benefits despite hurricane

    Houston team connects with Veterans to deliver VA benefits despite hurricane

    During and after Hurricane Harvey made landfall, VBA team members deployed to evacuation shelters in the city and elsewhere. Why? To help connect Veterans with VA benefits.

  • Are you eligible for more VA benefits? New web matrix explains primary, derivative benefits

    Are you eligible for more VA benefits? New web matrix explains primary, derivative benefits

    To ease the understanding between a primary benefit and its derivative benefits, the Veterans Benefits Administration built a web-based Derivative-Benefits Eligibility Matrix.

  • 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.

  • How to successfully file a VA compensation claim

    How to successfully file a VA compensation claim

    By providing a more complete picture of your situation to the rating team when you file your VA compensation claim application, you not only make it easier for the raters to find your information and process your claim, but you also increase your chances of having your claim granted.

  • First Lady Honors Female Veterans

    First Lady Honors Female Veterans

    First Lady Michelle Obama recently honored female Veterans at a [...]

  • VA and LinkedIn partnership expands to offer no-cost courses

    VA and LinkedIn partnership expands to offer no-cost courses

    LinkedIn, VA partnership provides Servicemembers and Veterans one year of access to professional development site tools no cost.

  • Some Tips for Filing a VA Disability Claim

    Some Tips for Filing a VA Disability Claim

    Filing a VA Disability Claim can be difficult. Here are some recommendations and tips to help you get started and teach you what to expect.

  • The View From Here: Three Projects Designed For You

    The View From Here: Three Projects Designed For You

    Introducing the Fast Track paperless claims processing system, the Veterans Benefits Management System, and the Virtual Call Center.

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