Can I Get VA Compensation for PTSD?
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD is a mental health issue that can be diagnosed and rated by the VA as a service-connected disability. Learn more.
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VA Suspends Work on Electronic Healthcare Records System
Article update July 18 2024: Since. the events described in the article below, the Department of Veterans Affairs and Oracle Cerner have made progress in fixing issues with the VA’s upgraded electonic records system. According to a press release on the Oracle official site, the Department of Veterans Affairs is ready to resume the Oracle… Read more »
How to Check the Status of Your VA PACT Act Claim
Have you filed a claim for VA benefits under the PACT Act? This legislation created new “presumptive conditions” for troops exposed to toxic operations such as burn pits, the use of Agent Orange, and duty-related radiation exposure. Under PACT Act guidelines, those submitting claims to the VA may get automatic approval for 24 newly added… Read more »
New Rule May Help Veterans Pay for Non-VA Emergency Care
The Expansion of Veteran Eligibility for Reimbursement Act created options to help qualifying veterans who had to pay for emergency care at non-VA facilities. But there were issues around certain aspects of the Act. Now, in February 2023, the VA has created a “final rule.” It provides, among other things, VA payments for non-VA emergency room care for certain veterans who have sought emergency care since 2010. Learn more.
Protect Your Benefits: PACT Act Scam Warning
Since the passage of the PACT Act, also known as the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act, many third-party companies have approached veterans and their families with offers to help them claim their benefits–for a price. The Department of Veterans Affairs official site warns consumers that many PACT… Read more »
How Do I Update My VA Benefits Online?
The fastest way to access or update your VA benefits is by applying for or updating your VA benefits online. Learn more.
VA Offers Free Mental Health Crisis Care to Veterans
Veterans in crisis can now access free mental health care through the VA, providing support when they need it most. Learn more.
Enhanced Benefits for Disabled Veterans: The AUTO Act
The AUTO Act offers enhanced benefits to disabled veterans, including financial assistance and vocational training. Learn more about this important legislation. Read more.
2023 Military Benefits Changes & Updates
Military benefits changes and updates for 2023 you need to know. Here are the BAS, BAH, COLA, and other rates subject to change each year.
Expiration Dates for VA Benefits
When do VA benefits expire? Learn about the expiration dates and renewal options for your VA benefits to ensure you don’t miss out on any entitlements. Learn more.