The order seeks to streamline the eligibility process by requiring that military health and personnel records are shared immediately with the VA.
The order aims to streamline veteran access to benefits, in part by improving data sharing from personnel files and service records between the branches.
The Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act (H.R. 6047) has been delayed by the United States Senate.
New legislation to provide severely disabled veterans and surviving military families with increased financial support has stalled in the Senate due to disagreements over funding mechanisms, raising concerns about legislative gridlock. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: The Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act (H.R. 6047) has been delayed by the Senate. Sharri Briley is a Gold Star widow, while Eric Edmundson is an Iraq War veteran. DETAIL: The legislation offers the first major increase in Special Monthly Compensation for disabled veterans in over 20 years. The legislation would also raise Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) payments for nearly 600,000 surviving spouses and family members. Specifically,…Open
Trump's reforms will allow veterans with vehicle operating experience to skip what he called "redundant road tests" and will offer training to those veterans who lack the vehicle experience.
The War Department kicked off the yearlong Military Compensation Educational Campaign to help service members and their families learn about the total value of their compensation, so they can better achieve and maintain financial readiness.
Federal contractor Loyal Source settled veteran-contract fraud allegations for $1.8M yet retains $2.1B in U.S. contracts and eligibility.
‘The VA bill cannot cut future ratings for certain veteran benefits’
There are a lot of fee-based scam artists, but the court’s ruling means that I couldn’t start a small practice to help families navigate their claims.
U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims to hold fairness hearing on proposed class settlement over computer error denying disability claims.
Veterans still need help, transparency and confidence that whatever assistance they choose is operating in their best interest.