The 1945 “whole-person” formula used by the Department of Veterans Affairs presumes independence among various disabilities. But empirical data show that this assumption is faulty, and veterans suffer ...

Veterans Affairs department officials said Monday they have launched a study to determine how removing race from widely used lung function tests may affect disability benefits for veterans, and they ...

A: The Income Means Test to qualify for VA health care was eliminated several years ago for Vietnam veterans who had “boots on the ground” service-connected disability ratings. Additionally, a few ...

WASHINGTON — A federal watchdog warned lawmakers that the Department of Veterans Affairs needs to fully revise the 80-year-old criteria for awarding disability payments or risk miscalculating benefits ...

WASHINGTON — Veterans groups urged the Department of Veterans Affairs to take steps to end common mistakes in claims reviews for disability that include redundant requests for veterans to undergo more ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A Vietnam veteran and several law firms have filed suit over a new VA ruling that requires medical examiners to factor in the ...

Reports of Mediocre Disability Exams by VA Contractors Prompts Senator's Demand for Answers Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., speaks during the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs ...

Four incumbents keep their spots on the vehicle that exceeded its $6.8 billion ceiling as PACT Act claims drives a surge in veteran claims. The Veterans Affairs Department has essentially extended the ...

To improve fraud detection in disability claims, the Department of Veterans Affairs plans to use an automated tool. Beginning later this year, the VA will scan disability benefits questionnaires, or ...

A Marine Corps veteran rated 70% for post-traumatic stress disorder didn't know his sleep apnea counted as a separate disability. An Army veteran with a service-connected back injury never filed for ...

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) plays a crucial role in supporting America's veterans. However, navigating the system to access disability benefits can be a hurdle for some veterans. Many ...

A Vietnam veteran and several law firms have filed suit over a new VA ruling that requires medical examiners to factor in the effects of medication on a service-connected condition when determining a ...