WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Disabled American Veterans (DAV), and The American Legion announced a new partnership to help reduce the compensation claims backlog for Veterans. The effort—the Fully Developed Claims (FDC) Community of Practice—is a key part of VA’s overall transformation plan to end the backlog in 2015 and … [Read more...]
VA Announces New Grants to Help End Veterans’ Homelessness
WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced two new grants to support Secretary Eric K. Shinseki’s goal of ending Veterans’ homelessness in 2015. Under these new programs, homeless providers can apply for funding to enhance the facilities used to serve homeless Veterans, and acquire vans to facilitate transportation of this population. … [Read more...]
Who Qualifies for Medical Assistance with the Veterans Health Administration
(5/16/2013) - Soldiers returning to war can suffer from many physical and mental burdens, and providing continuing care for veterans is one of the most important commitments that government and social services can make. But the myths, misconceptions, and plain rumors that surround who is eligible for assistance and how to best go about getting it can often prevent injured and … [Read more...]
VA Launches Hotline for Health Care, Women Veteran Questions
WASHINGTON, April 24, 2013 – The Veterans Affairs Department has launched a new hotline -- 1-855-VA-WOMEN -- to receive and respond to questions from veterans, their families and caregivers about the many VA services and resources available to women veterans. The service began accepting calls March 27. “Some women veterans may not know about high-quality VA care … [Read more...]
Official Reports Show VA on Course for Ambitious Goals
WASHINGTON, April 23, 2013 – The Veterans Affairs Department is on solid footing to meet ambitious goals of improving access to care and services, eliminating the disability claims backlog and eradicating homelessness among veterans, a senior VA official told American Forces Press Service. It’s also on track in working with the Defense Department to roll out a … [Read more...]