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We want to ensure that Veterans, especially those who have served in wartime, are aware that certain individuals and businesses may try to take advantage of them. These entities are not typically recognized or approved by the VA, and some may misuse their VA certification. Remember to stay vigilant! Avoid Scams - Get help from a VA accredited representative Get competent representation. If you’re in need of guidance when filing a claim or appeal, it’s best to enlist the help of an accredited representative. Certified and trained in VA claims and appeals processes, these professionals have the expertise required to assist with your needs. Veterans Service Off…
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Government Websites Department of Veteran Affairs Board of Veterans’ Appeals VA Office of Inspector General U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs State VA Offices Board of Veterans’ Appeals Decision Search VA Fact Sheets VA Forms Veterans Service Organizations The American Legion Vietnam Veterans of America Veterans of Foreign Wars National Organization of Veterans Advocates VA Directory of Veterans Service Organizations (VSO) AMVETS To Check on The Status of Your VA Claim: eBenefits 1-800-827-1000 …
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VA's COLA is always the same as SSA's COLA. The maximum amount of earnings subject to Social Security tax (taxable maximum) will increase to $168,600. The earnings limit for workers who are younger than the “full” retirement age will increase to $22,320. (We deduct $1 from benefits for each $2 earned over $22,320.) The earnings limit for people reaching their “full” retirement age in 2024 will increase to $59,520. (We deduct $1 from benefits for each $3 earned over $59,520 until the month the worker turns “full” retirement age.) There is no limit on earnings for workers who are “full” retirement age or older for the entire year. Medicare Inf…
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Medical Malpractice Claims by Members of the Uniformed Services View PDF Here 2023-23013.pdf 72412 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 202 / Friday, October 20, 2023 / Proposed Rules DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary 32 CFR Part 45 [Docket ID: DOD–2023–OS–0065] RIN 0790–AL70 AGENCY: Department of Defense Office of General Counsel, DoD. ACTION: Proposed rule with request for comments. SUMMARY: The Department of Defense (DoD) proposes to amend the regulations governing medical malpractice claims by members of the uniformed services to adjust and update certain portions of the regulation related to calculation of damages. …
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Always check on VA.gov for the latest. If you think your life or health is in danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. You don’t need to check with us first. But if you go to a non-VA facility—even one that’s in the VA's community care network—you must follow certain rules so that the VA can cover the cost of your care. Keep reading on this page to learn what you need to know if you go to a non-VA facility for emergency care. Find VA and in-network emergency care. What to know if you go to a non-VA facility for emergency care The facility must be an EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT VA will only cover the cost of emergency care at an …
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These are recommendations. They propose some of these each year. They do not mean the changes will be made, but they give you a good idea of their thinking. Read Further: Military.com explains it in CBO Suggests Raising Tricare Fees, Cutting Veteran Benefits to Slash Deficit. Options for Reducing the Deficit: 2019 to 2028Reducing the Deficit: 2019 to 2028 CBO periodically issues a large number of options—this year’s installment presents 121—to decrease federal spending or increase federal revenues. The CBO’s website allows users to filter options by topic, date, and category. Published Dec 13, 2018 PDF CBO Options for Reducing the Deficit- 2…
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Home Improvements/Structural Alterations (HISA) Grant This benefit provides medically necessary improvements and structural alterations to Veterans/Servicemembers’ primary residence for the following purposes: Allowing entrance to or exit from the primary residence Use of essential lavatory and sanitary facilities (e.g., roll-in showers) Allowing accessibility to kitchen or bathroom sinks or counters (e.g., lowering counters/sinks) Improving entrance paths or driveways in the immediate area of the home to facilitate access to the home through the construction of permanent ramping Improving plumbing or electrical systems made necessary d…
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You can read the full report here or download it from the link below. CSP_Annual_Report_2023-Final-2.pdf View full record
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Top 10 Discussions 1. VACP TREAS 310 is a Compensation Payment. Retro? You May Have Won Your Claim 2. "Exam request - processing -- No longer needed." 2. Compensation Issue? What Does It Mean? 4. Under "Evidence Gathering, Review, and Decision," they wrote: We closed the notice for Exam Request - Processing. What does this mean? 5. Payment History: Returned Payments? 6. Second Signature? 7. Secondary action required? 8. Veterans Benefits Evaluations experience? 9. Pending Completion of Concurrent EP 10. No longer needed; second signature in claim. View full record
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Top 5 Discussions 1. VACP TREAS 310 is a Compensation Payment. Retro? You May Have Won Your Claim 2. "Exam request - processing -- No longer needed." 3. What Does This Mean? 4. Payment History: Returned Payments? (what is this?!) 5. Second Signature View full record
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You know what’s tougher than the VA? Everything. I simply refuse to believe that we could force our minds and bodies to do the things we did in military service, but we cannot get our claim granted the way we believe it should be. Crawl through the mud under fire to find a better fire position? You can beat the VA. Jump out of an airplane and have your parachute collapse? You can beat the VA. Survive 2 years of 120 degree days and 80 degree nights in Iraq, living under constant threat of mortar attacks? You can beat the VA. I do believe, however, that we must approach our VA Disability claim with the same discipline, the same grit, and the sa…
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The following information is from the VA's website and is provided here for your convenience. If you are calculating retroactive pay, check out our VA Historical Compensation Rates post. Review 2024 Veterans disability compensation rates. Use our compensation benefits rate tables to find your monthly payment amount. We base your monthly payment amount on your disability rating and details about your dependent family members. Compensation rates for Veterans with a 10% to 20% disability rating Effective December 1, 2023 Note: If you have a 10% to 20% disability rating, you won’t receive a higher rate even if you have a dependent spouse, child, or …
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