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VA’s Appeals Modernization Act

Monica Quinn2019-02-22T13:58:37-05:00February 22nd, 2019|Health Care & Benefits, Updates|

The VA announced that it has implemented the Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act of 2017, which represents one of the most significant statutory changes to benefit Veterans in decades.

What happens when you file for increased disability compensation?

Monica Quinn2019-02-22T13:51:46-05:00February 22nd, 2019|Updates, VetsFirst Q&A|

When you request an increase in your VA disability rating, you are in effect opening up your claim for re-evaluation. You need to make sure you have all your ducks in a row before you file.

What is the VA’s policy on medical marijuana?

Monica Quinn2019-01-23T16:01:24-05:00January 23rd, 2019|Updates, VetsFirst Q&A|

The VA official site states clearly that any substance that is illegal on the federal level is NOT permitted to be used, recommended, prescribed, or endorsed by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Can disabled veterans travel Space-A?

Monica Quinn2019-01-23T15:49:10-05:00January 23rd, 2019|VetsFirst Q&A|

The 2019 National Defense Authorization Act allows veterans with a permanent and total service-connected Department of Veterans Affairs disability rating to travel space available on military aircraft.

What is the VA Mission Act?

Monica Quinn2019-01-03T14:22:33-05:00January 3rd, 2019|VetsFirst Q&A|

The VA Mission Act of 2018 is designed to greatly improve veteran access to VA healthcare. The VA Mission Act addresses in-network and non-VA healthcare issues, veterans’ homes, access to walk-in VA care, prescription drug procedures, and much more.

United Spinal Appoints Army Veteran Danielle Corazza as Vice President of VetsFirst

Monica Quinn2019-01-16T15:05:51-05:00January 3rd, 2019|Updates|

United Spinal Association is pleased to announce the appointment of Danielle Corazza, an experienced military and veteran advocate, as the new vice president of its VetsFirst program.

FEDVIP Extends Military Retiree Dental, Vision Enrollment Window

Monica Quinn2019-01-03T14:32:57-05:00January 3rd, 2019|Health Care & Benefits|

Federal officials have extended dental insurance enrollment for military retirees who missed sign-up cutoff as the Tricare Retiree Dental Plan (TRDP) prepares to sunset Dec. 31

Special Survivor Indemnity Allowance Increase

Monica Quinn2018-12-18T15:57:42-05:00December 18th, 2018|Health Care & Benefits, Updates|

The Department of Defense announced that the maximum amount payable under the Special Survivor Indemnity Allowance (SSIA) program will increase on Jan. 1, 2019.