Service-Connected Audit Finds Errors In Heart Evaluations

Accuracy of Disability Benefit Evaluations for Veterans’ Service-Connected Heart Diseases 08/05/2020 The VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducted this review to determine whether Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) decision makers accurately completed disability evaluations for veterans’ service-connected heart disease. The OIG estimated VBA decision makers incorrectly evaluated about 12 percent of claims for heart disease…

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VA Mission Act Enters Comment Period

Friday, February 22nd, Veterans Affairs began taking comments on the new rule changes that are aimed to expand care for veterans to include local physicians and specialists.  The new healthcare plan would allow veterans that have to travel more than 30 minutes or have a wait time more than 20 days for an appointment at a…

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