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Support HR 5191
Representative Mike Coffman (CO) introduced H.R. 5191, a bill directing the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish at least three Alzheimer’s disease research, education, and clinical centers within the Department. Studies show veterans who experienced brain trauma in the … Continue reading
Ahead of Memorial Day the US House passed the following
The House passed the following bills: H.R. 1972, VA Billing Accountability Act, as amended: H.R. 1972 authorizes VA to waive copayment requirements when the veteran is not billed in a timely manner. H.R. 3642 , Military SAVE Act, as amended: H.R. … Continue reading
Veterans Employment and Child Care Access Act of 2018
Multiple studies and surveys reveal that a significant barrier for veterans seeking VA services is lack of child care. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is not authorized to provide child care assistance or services, with the exception of a … Continue reading
Decision Ready Claims
Please check out these documents to find out if Decision Ready Claims are right for you. For more information please contact your local OKDAV service officer, a complete … Continue reading
VA’s Regulatory Loophole will affect Veterans of all era’s
VA Loophole
VA’s Homeless Grant and Per Diem
Rep. Coffman (CO) introduced H.R. 4099, a bill which modifies the calculation of per diem payments the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) makes to homeless grant providers to include partial payment for each of a homeless veteran’s minor dependents. This … Continue reading
The 115th Congress wrapped up its first session with the passage of numerous bills that benefit injured and ill veterans.
P.L. 115-26, a bill to amend the Veterans Access, Choice and Accountability Act of 2014 to modify the termination date for the Veterans Choice Program, and for other purposes The Veterans Access, Choice and Accountability Act of 2014 established the … Continue reading
VA Revises Regulations on Reimbursement for Emergency Treatment of Veterans
WASHINGTON — Today the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that it has, through a Federal Register notice, revised its regulations concerning payment or reimbursement for emergency treatment for non-service connected conditions at non-VA facilities. VA will begin processing claims for reimbursement … Continue reading
Veterans Treatment Courts – Keep Veterans Out of Jail
On November 9, 2017, Representative Charlie Crist (FL) and Representative Jeff Denham (CA) introduced H.R. 4345, the Veteran Treatment Court Coordination Act of 2017. The bill would create coordination between the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Attorney General to … Continue reading
Senate Bill 2193 is a “Double Fix”
Last week, the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee approved S. 2193, a comprehensive VA health care bill, which includes provisions to overhaul the agency’s community care program, provide additional funds to improve the VA health care system and extend VA’s comprehensive … Continue reading