Veterans Benefits Center Headlines

VA releases 2012 health benefits handbook

Booklet covering full spectrum of Department of Veterans Affairs health care can be downloaded online.

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Claims rep delivers for fellow veteran

Minnesota Veterans Affairs employee able to quickly increase disability rating for suicidal OIF veteran.

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VA to increase mental health staff

The Department of Veterans Affairs plans to reinforce its mental-health clinicians and support staff with the addition of 1,900 new positions.

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Initiatives to speed up VA benefits delivery

12 regional offices to begin the deployment of claims transformation initiatives.

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Legion testifies at hearing on Vet Centers

Congressional subcommittee receives testimony from a past national commander of The American Legion.

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Legion opposes projected TRICARE hikes

The American Legion is urging Congress to reject the proposed increase in TRICARE enrollment fees and pharmacy co-pays.

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New forms to help speed up claims processing

68 new forms designed to improve processing time for disability compensation and pension claims.

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Legion reaffirms position on TRICARE

National Commander Wong recently reminded the president of Legion’s opposition to fee increase proposal.

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Learning and sharing

More than 120 department service officers gathering in Washington for three-day school.

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Never willing to back down

Richard Christian Jr., champion of Vietnam veterans in battle for Agent Orange and PTSD claims, dies after battle with cancer.

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