Over the years, the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has struggled with contacting veterans and reminding them about their medical appointments. To help reduce no-shows and improve access to care, the Department recently launched its VEText program. Through VEText, an automated, interactive text message is sent to the veteran, in which they are reminded about their appointment and can either confirm or cancel it.
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VA and IBM Watson Health Extend Cancer Treatment Partnership
For the past two years, the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and IBM Watson Health have had an agreement to work together to help treat veterans with stage four cancer. The program has been effective in helping those veterans that suffer from stage four cancer enter remission.
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Can Veterans Receive Compensation from the VA for Mental Illnesses?
Any sort of war exposure can severely impact an individual, physically and mentally. Today, many war veterans are seeking treatment and compensation for mental illnesses acquired from combat. The VA, formally known as the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, is a department within the United States Government that administers a multitude of different benefits and services for veterans, providing financial and life assistance to current military personnel, veterans, and their dependents. Continue reading “Can Veterans Receive Compensation from the VA for Mental Illnesses?”
VA and National Cancer Institute Initiate Partnership
On July 10, 2018, the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced a new partnership with the National Cancer Institute (NCI). This strategic partnership will allow veterans to have better access to clinical trials across the nation. The partnership will help provide greater access to more modern treatment options for our nation’s veterans. Continue reading “VA and National Cancer Institute Initiate Partnership”
Winning A VA Claim Doesn’t Mean You Should Stop There
Here are some tips to keep in mind:
Secure past-due lump sum benefits
It is important to put your lump sum benefits into a savings account in order to secure your financial future. While you may be receiving a VA-disability check each month going forward, having a large lump sum in the bank may come in handy in the event that a financial issue arises in the future. Continue reading “Winning A VA Claim Doesn’t Mean You Should Stop There”
