Breaking News: The VBA No Longer Trusts Your Doctor
The VBA recently announced internally that they will no longer be making their Disability Benefit Questionnaires (DBQs) available to the public. This is very bad news for Veterans. This policy…
Use This Map App To See If VA C&P Exams Have Resumed In Your Area
At the beginning of April 2020, due to COVID-19, VA suspended its in-person medical disability examinations for its compensation and pension (C&P) programs. On May 28, 2020, VA resumed in-person…
VA Resumes In-person Compensation and Pension Exams At Select Locations
As a result of COVID-19, the VA temporarily discontinued almost all in-person exams related to disabilities and benefits. However, now that States are re-opening, the VA is now resuming in-person…
VA Partners with Treasury Department to Deliver Economic Impact Payments to Veterans and Survivors
VA announced today it is working directly with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and U.S. Treasury Department to ensure delivery of ‘Economic Impact Payments’ to Veterans and survivors who receive…
VBA Debt Management Center Suspends VA Debt Collection During COVID-19 Outbreak
Joseph Schmitt is director of VA’s Debt Management Center and Jason Hoge is director of operations. The recently answered questions virtually. The focus was how Veterans can get debt management…
VBA Regional Office Closures (Due to COVID-19) Prompts Expansion Of Online Services
Veterans continue to receive benefits and services after the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) temporarily closed its 56 regional offices to the public, March 19,…
New Rules Coming For Sharing Electronic Health Records With Private Providers
The intent behind this change is to improve and simplify patient care when using private (non-VA) providers. Starting April 17, 2020, your community providers who are in VA’s network and…
Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Emphasizes Using Telehealth During COVID-19 Virus Outbreak
Using video telehealth appointments, you can connect with your VA care teams from anywhere, without traveling and exposing yourself, your family, and other Veterans to COVID-19. Video telehealth options, such…
Board of Veterans Appeals Now Focusing on Virtual Hearings Due To The COVID-19 Virus
The Board of Veterans’ Appeals (Board) is making changes to keep Veterans safe from exposure to COVID-19 while continuing its mission of providing hearings and deciding appeals. The Board has…
Veterans Have Hultiple Resources For COVID-19 Virus Information
Here are several resources: https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/72856/veterans-multiple-resources-covid-19-information/