Come March 24, veterans can no longer begin filing a disability claim with the Department of Veterans Affairs by writing an informal statement on any piece of paper, even a napkin. As of next week, ...

A new intent to file process has been established for veterans and survivors who intend to file a claim for U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs compensation, pension, or survivors' benefits, but need ...

Veterans who were potentially exposed to burn pits or toxic chemicals like Agent Orange have until Wednesday to register with the Department of Veterans Affairs if they want to take advantage of a ...

The Department of Veterans Affairs is holding in-person events in 27 states through the first part of August in hopes of receiving as many toxic exposure benefits claims as possible by Aug. 9. Those ...

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AUSTIN For veterans to get their maximum PACT Act benefits, they must file their PACT Act Claim or at least submit Intent to File a claim by August 9, 2023, for benefits backdated to August 10, 2022, ...

A veteran learns about services through Veterans Affairs during an event at the Indiana National Guard Armory in Franklin on April 26. Legislation known as the Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics ...

WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs is changing the way veterans file disability claims, in the hopes of speeding up the process. The new system, which introduces standardized electronic ...

Veterans and survivors who are seeking benefits for exposure to burn pits, Agent Orange and other toxic substances during their military service have an extra week to declare their intention to make ...

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