Veterans' Disability Benefits

Veterans' Disability Benefits
Author: United States Government Accountability Office
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 44
Release: 2018-01-11
Genre:
ISBN: 9781983728198

Veterans' Disability Benefits: Further Evaluation of Ongoing Initiatives Could Help Identify Effective Approaches for Improving Claims Processing

Veterans' Disability Benefits: Opportunities Remain for Improving Accountability for and Access to Benefits Delivery at Discharge Program

Veterans' Disability Benefits: Opportunities Remain for Improving Accountability for and Access to Benefits Delivery at Discharge Program
Author: Daniel Bertoni
Publisher: DIANE Publishing Inc.
Total Pages: 20
Release: 2011
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1437930484

This is a print on demand edition of a hard to find publication. Through the Benefits Delivery at Discharge (BDD) program, the VA collaborates with DoD to streamline access to vets' disability benefits by allowing some servicemembers to file a claim and undergo a single exam process prior to discharge. BDD is designed for servicemembers with conditions that, while disabling, do not generally prevent them from performing their military duties. This program can shorten the time it takes for vets to receive benefits by several months. This statement identifies ways VA and DoD could improve these programs for transitioning servicemembers. It examined: (1) VA efforts to manage the BDD program; and (2) how VA and DoD are addressing challenges servicemembers face in accessing the BDD program. Illus.

Veterans' Disability Benefits

Veterans' Disability Benefits
Author: Daniel Bertoni
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Total Pages: 13
Release: 2010-08
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1437931308

For years, in addition to experiencing challenges in making disability claims decisions more quickly and reducing its claims backlog, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has faced challenges in improving the accuracy and consistency of its decisions. This statement discusses issues surrounding VA¿s Systematic Technical Accuracy Review (STAR) program, a disability compensation and pension quality assurance program, and possible ways, if any, this program could be improved. It focuses on actions VA has taken, including those in response to past recommendations, to: (1) address identified weaknesses with STAR; and (2) improve efforts to monitor the consistency of claims decisions.

Veterans Disability Benefits

Veterans Disability Benefits
Author: U.s. Government Accountability Office
Publisher:
Total Pages: 44
Release: 2017-08-15
Genre:
ISBN: 9781974592487

"For years, the disability compensation claims process has been the subject of concern and attention by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Congress, and veteran service organizations (VSO), due in part to long waits for decisions and the large number of claims pending a decision. As GAO and other organizations have reported over the last decade, VA has also faced challenges in improving the accuracy and consistency of disability decisions. GAO was asked to examine(1) trends in VA's disability compensation claims processing at the initial claims and appeals levels and (2) actions that VA has taken to improve its disability claims process. To do this, GAO reviewed and analyzed VA performance data, budget submissions, program documents, and external studies and interviewed VA officials and VSO representatives."

Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations for 2012: VA OIG; VA budget; FY2012 budget submission: summary volume; FY2012 budget submission: Medical programs and IT programs; FY2012 budget submission: benefits and burial programs and departmental administration

Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations for 2012: VA OIG; VA budget; FY2012 budget submission: summary volume; FY2012 budget submission: Medical programs and IT programs; FY2012 budget submission: benefits and burial programs and departmental administration
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies
Publisher:
Total Pages: 1180
Release: 2011
Genre: United States
ISBN: