Tag: Veterans Disability Benefits

1.3 Million Veterans Seek Disability Benefits For Toxic Exposure

The Department of Veterans Affairs (also known as the VA) has reported that approximately 1.5 million veterans have sought disability benefits due to medical conditions related to toxic exposure. These applications came after the passage of the PACT Act, which was created to assist veterans with getting benefits for disabilities related to toxic exposure they may have experienced during their service. It is a positive sign that the VA’s outreach efforts have been effective, but there is still more work to be done.

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Veterans See 3.2% Increase in Disability Benefits in 2024

The amount of benefits that veterans will receive in 2024 has gone up by 3.2% compared to 2023. This increase in benefits is lower than previous years, due to changes in the Cost of Living Adjustment (or COLA for short). This increase in benefits is meant to help veterans continue to pay their bills despite increases in essential goods and services like groceries and rent.

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VALife Brought Life Insurance to 31,000+ Veterans in 2023

The new life insurance program issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), known as VALife, has brought life insurance to more than 31,000 veterans since it began in January 2023. Thanks to this program, veterans (particularly veterans with disabilities) now have easier and better access to life insurance benefits. This can help veterans cover the expenses related to end-of-life care, as well as funeral costs.

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Five Million Veterans Screened For Toxic Exposure

The Department of Veterans Affairs (also known as the VA) announced it has screened five million veterans for potential toxic exposure during their military service. This process is the first step to assessing if a veteran may be suffering from medical conditions related to dangerous chemicals they may have come into contact with during their service. Those found to have been exposed during these screenings, and who suffer from certain medical conditions, may be eligible for disability benefits.

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VA Lost 120,000 Online Disability Claims

According to a recent article in the Military Times, more than 120,000 online disability claims were lost by the Department of Veterans Affairs (also known as the VA). While the department has worked quickly to try to fix the issue, tens of thousands of applications still remain in limbo.  Although this is a relatively small number of applications compared to the whole, VA leadership has said that it remains unacceptable, and some critics are worried about the scope of the problem.

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Five Things Veterans Need to Know About Psychological Disabilities

When people discuss disabled veterans, often the focus tends to stay on physical disabilities, which are more obvious and pronounced. However, the psychological impact of military service can be just as disabling as any physical injury, leaving veterans struggling to hold down a job or care for their basic needs. Here are five things veterans need to know about psychological disabilities:

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What Does it Mean to Be Exposed to Burn Pits?

The issue of burn pits at military bases has been a source of controversy for years now, as this form of waste disposal has been tied to serious environmental and health consequences. In particular, many veterans have been left with severe health problems resulting from burn pit exposure. But what does it mean to be exposed to burn pits, and how might that impact your ability to obtain veterans disability benefits?

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80% of PACT Act Claims Approved, But Issues Remain

According to the Department of Veterans Affairs (also known as the VA), around 80% of all claims under the Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act of 2022 were approved. This means that veterans who filed under the Act were able to get approved for veterans disability benefits. However, there are still issues, as 1 in 3 PACT Act claims resulted in a 0% disability rating, prompting a review from the VA.

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PACT PT Program Increases Veteran Access to Physical Therapy

A new program introduced by the Department of Veterans Affairs (also known as the VA) is set to improve veteran access to physical therapy (PT). Known as the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) PT, this program seeks to help veterans begin physical therapy earlier, allowing them to begin the process of recovering much sooner. Currently, the program is available in 86 VA hospitals, with plans to expand the program in the future.

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More than 300 Presumptive Conditions Added Under the PACT Act

Under the PACT Act, more than 300 medical issues have been added to the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA’s) list of presumptive conditions. This has helped to dramatically increase the number of veterans who are able to access disability benefits through the VA, particularly veterans suffering from burn pit exposure. Veterans who want to take full advantage of the PACT Act should submit their claims as soon as possible to maximize their chances at getting the benefits they deserve.

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