The Veterans Affairs Department is introducing new, standardized disability claims forms that officials say will make it easier for veterans and their survivors to clearly state what benefits they ...

Related to that, VA's disability claims backlog - which counts the total number of first-time benefits cases that take more ...

How to Apply for Chapter 35 VA Benefits. Applying for Chapter 35 benefits is straightforward, though it requires some preparation.. You'll need to complete VA Form 22-5490 if you're a spouse or ...

The Department of Veterans Affairs has changed the process for veterans to file claims for disability benefits, with the goal of making the application process easier and more efficient.

WASHINGTON — Billy Whyde, a Navy veteran in Columbus, Ohio, has filed five disability claims in 15 months with the Department of Veterans Affairs for a chronic neurological condition he said he ...

How long does it take to get VA award letter? The time it takes to receive your VA award letter can vary. After applying for disability benefits, it typically takes an average of three to four ...

Citing abuse of the system, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has removed Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs) from its public websites.. DBQs are standardized forms used by clinicians ...

Who is eligible for a VA disability increase? Veterans qualify for VA disability compensation if they have a service-connected illness or injury—caused or worsened by active military service ...

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Department of Veterans Affairs announced today the release of 68 new forms that will help speed the processing of Veterans’ disability compensation and pension ...

Upon receipt of the completed form, the VA inquired about the whereabouts of his original claim, which he had to file again. Luttrell criticized VA officials for mismanagement and lack of oversight.