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VA OIG Finds Misdated PACT Act Claims Lead to Payout Problems

According to an investigation recently released by the Office of the Inspector General for the Department of Veterans Affairs, problems related to misdating led to thousands of mistaken payouts on PACT Act claims since the law was passed in 2022. In many cases, these misdated claims resulted in recipients getting more money than they should have, but in other cases, these errors led to veterans missing out on benefits they were otherwise legally entitled to. The report blames the issues on the complexity of the law, which created confusion about when to calculate the effective start date for beginning compensation.

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Seven Service-Related Disabilities Commonly Seen in Veterans

It is estimated that there are approximately five million veterans who suffer from some kind of service-related disability, based on Department of Labor data. However, there is a substantial amount of variation in terms of what disabilities these veterans suffer, including both physical and psychological disabilities. Here are seven types of service-related disabilities that are commonly seen in military veterans who apply for VA disability benefits:

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“Benefit of the Doubt” Ruling Upheld by SCOTUS

In a recent decision by the Supreme Court of the United States, it was ruled that the US Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims was not required to review use of the “benefit of the doubt” standard for most disability reviews. This standard is meant to typically favor veterans in cases where the evidence for or against a disability application is close. The decision means that it may be harder for many veterans to appeal their disability applications if they are denied.

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Five Mistakes Disabled Veterans Make When Applying For Benefits

Every year, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) receives close to two million applications for disability benefits. However, a majority of these applications are denied, often due to entirely avoidable mistakes that lead to otherwise valid claims being dismissed. Here are five common mistakes that disabled veterans make when applying for disability benefits through the VA:

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Five Important Things to Know About Burn Pits

Since the passage of the Honoring Our PACT Act of 2022 (also known as simply the PACT Act), an increasing number of veterans have been able to obtain benefits due to illnesses caused by burn pits. This was a major change for the VA, which often previously prevented veterans from obtaining benefits for burn pit-related illnesses. Here are five things you need to know about burn pits as a veteran:

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What is the PACT Act, and How Can it Benefit You?

The PACT Act of 2022 is one of the most critical laws that has been passed in recent years to address the issues faced by veterans. Thanks to the measures it put into place, many more veterans are now potentially eligible for benefits when they might not have been previously. But what exactly is the PACT Act, and how can it potentially benefit you?

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What Veterans Need to Know About Their Disability Rating

If you are a veteran with a disability, then there is a good chance you have had to deal with the Department of Veterans Affairs (also known as the VA) to obtain a disability rating. This rating is essential, and yet many veterans do not understand what it means or how it is calculated. Here is what you need to know about the VA disability rating as a disabled veteran:

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How Do You Know if Your Disability is Service-Related?

To be able to qualify for disability benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs (also known as the VA), you need to demonstrate you have a disability that is “service-related.” This means that being able to prove how you got your disability is essential for deciding what benefits you are entitled to. But how do you know if your disability is considered service-related, under the guidelines established by the VA?

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VA Launches Study Into PFAS Exposure Among Veterans

The Department of Veterans Affairs (also known as the VA) has announced that it is investigating a potential link between per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and kidney cancer. This is because many veterans may have been exposed to PFAS during their military service, which would make their cancer potentially service-related. Depending on the results of the study, it could result in more people being able to access veterans disability benefits.

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$52.5m Awarded By VA For Suicide Prevention

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently announced that it awarded $52.5 million to community organizations as part of its efforts to combat suicide among veterans. This is part of an ongoing initiative to help veterans struggling with depression, PTSD, and other psychological issues, helping them to seek treatment for suicidal ideation. It also helps provide resources for veterans struggling to obtain mental health care, streamlining the process to get veterans the treatment they need.

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