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Did You Know?
After a veteran dies, he or she technically no longer has a claim to disability benefits. However, there are certain circumstances in which a widow, widower or surviving child may be entitled to accrued benefits, or money from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). If you’re not sure whether you’re eligible contact your nearest VSO. If you’re a surviving spouse or child, here are the circumstances in which you would be eligible to file for VA benefits: 1. There was a disability claim pending at the time of the veteran’s death. 2. A previously denied claim had new medical evidence in the VA claims file before the veteran died. 3. A claim of clear and unmistakable error (CUE) was pending at the time of the veteran’s death. 4. A veteran’s appeal on a denied disability claim was pending at death. 5. The claim must be filed within one year after the veteran died. See your VSO for more information.
Wireless Company for Veterans The nation’s first 4G LTE wireless company focused exclusively on current and former members of the U.S. military and their families is officially launching today (4/29/2015). With a mission to connect and improve the lives of those who have served, Defense Mobile, based in Stamford, CT, has partnered with the three largest carriers in America to deliver the best 4G LTE wireless coverage, at great savings to its members. The company is making it easy for those who have served and their families to switch service to Defense Mobile’s no-contract service by supporting a simple BYOP (Bring Your Own Phone) program, with plans starting at just $30 per month and by offering the most popular smartphones from Apple, Samsung, LG and Motorola.
Service Connection Update
VA’s authority to grant medical care and disability compensation largely depends on statues that establish “presumptions” of a service connection for diseases related to exposure to biological, chemical, or other toxic agents at a particular time and place, such as the Republic of Vietnam during January 9, 1962, through May 7, 1975. The VA uses reports from the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) and other scientific information available to establish “presumption of service connection,” but that may be difficult to do when exposure data is lacking. Next, VA proposes a regulation regarding the basis of the presumption connection and defines the eligibility criteria. Absent a presumption connection, the individual veteran will have a hard time getting compensation.
Rural Veterans Coordination Program
The Rural Veterans Coordination Program (RVCA) is taking the extra step to give veterans in rural communities better access to the healthcare and other benefits they are entitled to due to their service to the country.
The program offers easier access to disability compensation, education and training, life insurance, home loans, healthcare and any sort of additional information that vets may be seeking by offering a community representative to be able to better explain the sometimes extensive amount of government paperwork.
The RVCP is responsible for locating veterans in rural communities and assisting them in any way possible to receive the benefits awarded to those who serve more than 180 days in the Armed Forces by providing a wide array of information.
Reach out to your nearest VSO for more details. |
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