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Disability fraud is a ‘tiny fraction’ of VA claims, advocates say

WASHINGTON — Veterans advocates and Democratic lawmakers slammed a recent newspaper report critical of the disability benefits system run by the Department of Veterans Affairs for “cherry-picking ...
AOL

VA Disability Payment Dates Have Been Set - Here’s When You’ll Get Yours for November

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) pays out monthly benefits to millions of veterans who are disabled as a result of their active military service. This monthly tax-free payment is a lifeline for ...
Stars and Stripes

VA awards disability benefits using criteria from 80 years ago, federal watchdog finds

WASHINGTON — A federal watchdog warned lawmakers that the Department of Veterans Affairs needs to fully revise the 80-year-old criteria for awarding disability payments or risk miscalculating benefits ...
Task & Purpose

Concern and confusion erupt over new VA disability rule

Veterans and advocates are struggling to understand the ramifications of a new federal rule, under which the Department of Veterans Affairs will consider the effectiveness of medications when ...