Question: I know a veteran who is claiming he has dependents so he can get additional monthly compensation. I would like to report him to the authorities. Who should I tell? The FBI? Answer: Before we go any further [...]

Question: What is CHAMPVA and am I eligible for it? Answer: CHAMPVA is a health benefits program in which the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) shares the cost of certain health care services and supplies with eligible beneficiaries. CHAMPVA [...]

Question: My PTSD/TBI claim has been at my regional office for over two years. I have been told I can file a hardship to expedite my claim. Is that true? Answer: This is one of the many misconceptions of [...]

Question: My hearing aid is broken. How do I get it fixed? Answer: The VA Denver Acquisition and Logistics Center (DALC) provides logistical support for the hearing aid repair program for the VA (http://www.va.gov/oal/veterans/repairs.asp). Most makes and models of [...]

Question: Was Agent Orange used anywhere besides Vietnam? Answer: Yes, Agent Orange was used in multiple places besides Vietnam. Although many veterans claim Agent Orange was used in many locations I am providing you with a list of locations [...]

Question: I was prescribed prosthetic socks for my stump. When I was at my last VA appointment my VA physician explained how I can order them. I am afraid I was a little loopey that day on my pain [...]

Question: I was at my local Vet Center a few weeks back. While I was in the waiting room I was reading a VA newsletter that was I think the Review of the Gulf War or something like that. [...]

Question: How do I order hearing aid batteries online from the VA? Answer: How to order replacement batteries online: You can order batteries online using the Remote Order Entry System-Public (ROES-Public) application. In order to ensure your personal information [...]

Question: My Grandfather served in the Merchant Marines and he needs healthcare. He does not have insurance and he does not currently qualify for any public assistance. Is he eligible for VA healthcare? Answer: Generally speaking the answer is [...]