VBA conducted our January Twitter Town Hall on the subject of compensation examinations. Read more about the exams that are required to complete your claim.
VA released a comprehensive report on Veterans who die by suicide. The report will allow VA to improve its ability to target specific suicide interventions and outreach activities in order to reach Veterans proactively.
The latest release of eBenefits allows for a fast and easy way to apply online for disability compensation, using interview-style questions similar to tax-preparation software. There are additional site improvements as well.
The IRS works with community and government partners to provide timely federal tax-related information to Veterans about tax credits and benefits, free tax preparation, and asset-building opportunities.
The transition to paperless processing of Veterans' disability claims is underway. The Veterans Benefits Management System, an electronic claims processing system, is being implemented in all 56 regional offices.
Looking for a job? Hiring Our Heroes is a nationwide initiative, by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, to help Veterans and military spouses find meaningful employment.
The Department of Veterans Affairs has published new Veterans Compensation Benefit Rate Tables. The new rates took effect on December 1, 2012.
VA gives tribute to African-Americans in the military who have served their country with honor from Bunker Hill to Afghanistan.
Location: Joint Base Andrews, MD
Participants will have the opportunity to meet with employers. The Career Fair is open to the public.
Expected Participants: Servicemembers, Veterans, Dependents, and VA Stakeholders
Location: 600 Dulaney Street, Alexandria, VA
The Veterans Benefits Administration will be available to provide benefit information and to assist individuals with registering for an eBenefits account.
Expected Participants: Veterans, survivors, dependents, and U.S. Patent & Trademark Office employees