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VA, Walmart open telehealth locations to serve Veterans in rural areas:
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Walmart cut the ribbon in Asheboro, North Carolina, Dec. 10, for a new VA-led Accessing Telehealth through Local Area Stations (ATLAS) services pilot location. The public-private affiliation provides convenient health care to Veterans in … Continue reading
• Bipartisan Honoring American Veterans in Extreme Need Act will amend current bankruptcy law to support veterans experiencing financial burdens:
U.S. Senator Jon Tester’s bipartisan bill to protect veterans’ disability payments recently passed the U.S. Senate and now heads to the President’s desk for signature. As Ranking Member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, Tester introduced the Honoring American Veterans in Extreme … Continue reading
• VA updates the disability rating schedule for infectious diseases, immune disorders and nutritional deficiencies:
. As of Aug. 11, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) updated portions of the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities(VASRD, or Rating Schedule) that evaluate infectious diseases, immune disorders and nutritional deficiencies. The collection of federal regulations used … Continue reading
• VA awards contract for Region 4 of Community Care
By awarding the contract, the VA can now lift the “gag” order which was awarded by the judicial system and clinics and hospitals in region 4 can start to award contracts to physicians and speciality clinics. The U.S. … Continue reading
VA Agent Orange claims – Blue Water Navy:
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is preparing to process Agent Orange exposure claims for “Blue Water Navy” Veterans who served offshore of the Republic of Vietnam between Jan. 9, 1962, and May 7, 1975. These Veterans may be … Continue reading
VA overhauls religious and spiritual symbol policies to protect religious liberty:
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently revised its directives permitting religious literature, symbols and displays at VA facilities to protect religious liberty for Veterans and families while ensuring inclusivity and nondiscrimination. The move aims to simplify and … Continue reading
GI Bill update – H.R.3369 | Defending all Veterans in Education Act (DAVIE):
On the 75th anniversary of the GI Bill, freshman U.S. Rep. Donna Shalala (D-FL) is taking aim at for-profit colleges, introducing a bill 19 JUN that would close a loophole she says props up substandard schools that view veterans as … Continue reading
VA Telehealth program – H.R.3228 | Expand Vet Pool of Healthcare Providers:
Congress is considering a bill to expand the pool of healthcare providers able using telemedicine to treat the nation’s veterans. The VA MISSION Telemedicine Clarification Act of 2019 (HR 3228), introduced 12 JUN by U.S. Rep Earl 52 “Buddy Carter” … Continue reading
Secretary Wilkie talks Veterans experience, welcome kit:
VA Secretary Robert Wilkie addressed the Student Veterans of America (SVA) National Conference last week via live stream from Washington, D.C. In his speech, Wilkie outlined his priorities and the role the Veterans Experience Office (VEO) plays in the … Continue reading
Appeals management office unveils new path to speed up appeals decisions::
“Tired of waiting” is a phrase often associated with appeals. But since the implementation of the Appeals Modernization Act, Veterans who disagree with VA’s decisions on their compensation claims have had a new and quicker way to receive a second … Continue reading