Veterans Law

VA Expands Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers

January 25, 2023
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Tampa, FL (Law Firm Newswire) January 25, 2023 – On October 1, 2022, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced the expansion of its Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) to veterans of all eras. Before the expansion, the program provided a monthly stipend to full-time caregivers of seriously ill or injured Veterans…

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VA adds several new political appointees

January 17, 2023

The Department of Veterans Affairs has added several key leaders to the team in recent months, all of whom will help VA serve Veterans, their families, caregivers and survivors. Read more from the VA: Read More

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Starting Jan. 17, Veterans in suicidal crisis can go to any VA or non-VA health care facility for free emergency health care

January 17, 2023

Starting Jan. 17, Veterans in acute suicidal crisis will be able to go to any VA or non-VA health care facility for emergency health care at no cost – including inpatient or crisis residential care for up to 30 days and outpatient care for up to 90 days. Veterans do not need to be enrolled…

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VA reaches 1M Veterans in military exposure screenings

January 4, 2023

The Department of Veterans Affairs marks a historic milestone by screening 1 million Veterans for military exposures as part of the PACT Act signed into law Aug. 10. Read more from the VA: Read More

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VA will begin processing PACT Act benefits claims for all Veterans and survivors on Jan. 1

December 29, 2022

On Jan. 1, 2023, the Department of Veterans Affairs will begin processing PACT Act benefit claims for all Veterans and their survivors. Read more from the VA: Read More

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Veterans’ Disability Claims Backlog Continues to Pose Challenges

December 13, 2022
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Tampa, FL (Law Firm Newswire) December 13, 2022 – For several years, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has worked to eliminate a significant backlog of veterans’ disability claims. Yet some critics say that certain attempts to reduce the backlog have made it worse. The backlog of disability claims reached a peak of over 600,000…

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VA to begin processing PACT Act benefits claims immediately for terminally ill Veterans

December 12, 2022

Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced it will begin processing PACT Act benefits claims for eligible terminally ill Veterans. Read more from the VA: Read More

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VA launches national PACT Act Week of Action to inform Veterans and survivors about new health care and benefits

December 9, 2022

This weekend, VA will kick off a PACT Act Week of Action to inform Veterans, their families, and survivors about the PACT Act and encourage them to apply for the health care and benefits they have earned. Read more from the VA: Read More

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VA continues aggressive hiring push to deliver PACT ACT care and benefits

December 8, 2022

The Department of Veterans Affairs is hiring qualified individuals to join the benefits team as VA begins processing PACT Act claims starting in January 2023.These new VA employees will help ensure Veterans and survivors get the PACT Act-related benefits they’ve earned in a timely manner. Read more from the VA: Read More

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VA launches largest ever liver cancer screening study

December 8, 2022

In 2023, the Department of Veterans Affairs will embark on a study to determine the most effective screening technique for liver cancer, a deadly cancer that can be cured if caught early. This is the largest clinical trial in history related to liver cancer screening. Read more from the VA: Read More

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