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STUDY - INPATIENT SUICIDE AND SUICIDE ATTEMPTS IN
VA HOSPITALS -- 08-21-2008

Posted by Tbird

NEW WEB SITE EDUCATES PUBLIC ABOUT HIRING VETERANS
-- 08-21-2008

Posted by Tbird

UPDATE - ADMINISTRATOR TIED TO MARION DEBACLE WILL
NOT OVERSEE VA QUALITY CONTROL -- 08-21-2008

Posted by Tbird

Advice Needed
Posted by bobbyq

Question About Possible Overpayments
Posted by Ricky



Compensation and Pension Examination Worksheets (Opens in a new window)- These Disability Examination Worksheets are in use both by the doctors of VHA (Veterans Health Administration) who do the disability examinations and by the rating specialists, hearing officers, and Decision Review Officers of VBA (Veterans Benefits Administration) who do the disability evaluations.

Benefits Deadlines (PDF opens in new window)

HISA Handbook - This Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Handbook establishes uniform and consistent system-wide procedures governing the Home Improvement and Structural Alterations (HISA) program for veteran beneficiaries. NOTE: The procedures presented in this Handbook serve as guidelines only. Each individual case must be reviewed and evaluated based on the specific needs of the veteran involved. This is especially true where the patient presents multiple disabilities.

FAQ Besides health care, what other benefits do combat veterans receive?
The newest generation of combat veterans receives the same benefits traditionally associated with military service. That includes disability compensation for those with service-connected health problems, VA pensions for veterans with limited incomes...

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Glossary Term

Hearing
A meeting, similar to an interview, between an appellant and an official from VA who will decide an appellant's case, during which testimony and other evidence supporting the case is presented. There are two types of personal hearings: Regional office hearings (also called local office hearings) and BVA hearings.


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