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VA Releases Latest Patient Access Data Figures

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs recently released updated patient access data figures concerning pending wait times and completed appointments at their VA healthcare facilities after a nationwide audit. According to the website, the audit report includes “regularly updated patient...

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How a Decision Review Officer’s Denial Can Still Work for You

If you’ve filed your Notice of Disagreement and choose to have your VA Ratings Decision reviewed by a Decision Review Officer, obviously the best outcome would be approval of benefits. But even if your claim is denied by this senior...

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Why You Should Consider a Decision Review Officer

Earlier this week, we talked about Notices of Disagreement (NOD), the first step in the appeals process after receiving an unfavorable VA Decision Rating. After this step, there are two options: going straight to the Board of Veterans Appeals or...

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Why to Fill Out a Notice of Disagreement (NOD) First

If you’ve received an unfavorable VA Ratings Decision, we strongly advise you to prepare a Notice of Disagreement (NOD) instead of filling out a Request for Reconsideration – because those are denied more often than not. Regardless of how others...

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Breaking Down the VA Departments

Dealing with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) can be complicated and confusing, so it’s helpful to know that it’s actually divided into three different departments: Veterans Healthcare Administration (VHA), Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) and VA National Cemeteries. Today...

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The Fully Developed Claims Initiative for Veterans Disability

The Department of Veterans Affairs offers an incentive program for Fully Developed Claims (FDC) when it comes to applying for their disability benefits. According to the VA website, FDC is “an optional new initiative that offers Veterans and survivors faster...

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What Should You Do if the VA Takes Your Benefits Away?

Imagine logging into your bank account one day to see that your monthly VA Disability Check hasn’t been deposited. You would likely feel anger, confusion, and, depending on your situation, fear because you may be dependent on that monthly check...

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Job Resources and Career Fairs Available for Veterans

There are several job and career resources available for veterans. To start with, you can visit the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) website, www.vaforvets.va.gov, where you can find coaching tips and reintegration tools, career development education, civilian job opportunities and resources...

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The Facts About TDIU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaUgR4WSdRs Here’s what you need to know about TDIU, a benefit for veterans who can’t earn wages at the “substantially gainful” level due to service-connected disabilities. TDIU is short for Total Disability Based on Individual Unemployability. It’s also referred to...

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Recent Report Sheds Light on VA Mistakes

When I am asked by a Veteran if the department of Veterans Affairs makes mistakes, I automatically feel as if I am in “The Hunger Games,“ and I think to myself “VA today, VA tomorrow, VA forever!” However, like in...

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