VA Appeals Update 38: Choice, Control, Clarity: Appeals Modernization The Appeals Modernization Act (AMA) of 2017 gave Veterans a greater choice in how to disagree with a VA claim decision. Giving Veterans more choice has been a top priority for VA. Cheryl Mason, the Chairman of the Board of Veterans’ Appeals, joined Ashleigh Barry on […]
VA Appeals Update 37: Progress on Resolution of Legacy Appeals The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) Appeals Management Office (AMO) significantly reduced disability compensation legacy appeals inventory during the last nine months as part of the department’s long-term legacy resolution plan. This inventory includes Notices of Disagreement (NOD) and substantive appeals […]
The Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) has implemented a pre-need eligibility program so that veterans, spouses and unmarried dependent adult children may better prepare for burial in a VA National Cemetery prior to the time of need. Interested individuals may submit VA Form 40-10007, Application for Pre-Need Determination of Eligibility for Burial in a VA national cemetery. The program details and the VA Form […]
VA Loan Refinancing Update 04: CARES Act Forbearance Effect on Eligibility In Loan Guaranty Circular 26-20-25, dated June 30, 2020, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) addresses the effect of a CARES Act forbearance, or some other COVID-19 credit relief, on the eligibility of a veteran for a VA purchase money or refinance loan. […]
Exercise Five Stretches to Do Everyday Every morning as you get out of bed or get off your desk in the evening, you know when you need a stretch. Now think of what this simple stretch does to your body. How it can loosen up your muscles, and you end up relieving the muscle stiffness […]
Prostate Cancer Update 18: Know Your Risk Prostate cancer is the most common type of non-skin cancer in the United States. One out of every nine men will get prostate cancer in their lifetime. Unfortunately, there usually aren’t any early warning signs for prostate cancer. The growing tumor does not push against anything to cause […]
VA Obesity Initiative Update 03: Just Released | New Overweight/Obesity Guidelines Forty-one percent of Veterans receiving care from VA have obesity. There’s a brand new eight-page booklet right here that can help bring that number down. The Management of Adult Overweight and Obesity booklet at https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Guidelines-Cover_r1.jpg provides clear and comprehensive evidence-based recommendations. The updated guidelines booklet […]
VA Appeals Update 39: What to Expect During a Board of Veterans’ Appeals Hearing If you disagree with the initial decision VA made on your claim and decide to appeal the decision to the Board of Veterans’ Appeals (Board), you have a few different options to choose how your appeal proceeds. But many people don’t […]
