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VA Disability Claims: Understanding the Process

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The VA disability claims process can be a complicated and confusing one. From filing the initial claim to appealing denials, veterans often find navigating this system difficult. To make matters worse, the process is constantly changing as new regulations are introduced or existing ones are amended. However, understanding the basics of how the system works and being aware of your rights as a veteran can help you successfully navigate this complex process. This guide will provide an overview of what you need to know about filing for VA disability benefits, including information on eligibility requirements, how to file a claim, appeals processes, and more. So, let’s get started! 

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Trump lays out plan to reform Veterans Affairs

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October 31, 2015, 01:17 pm
By David McCabe

Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump on Saturday announced a plan to reform the veterans health system at a rally in Norfolk, Va.

“We’re going to take care of those wounded warriors and we’re going to take care of our vets better than anybody.”he said, speaking in front the USS Wisconsin — the same spot where now-Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) was formally introduced as Mitt Romney’s running mate in 2012.

Trump promised that in his administration, veterans would receive better healthcare more quickly.

“The plan will ensure our veterans get the care they need, wherever and whenever they need it,” he said.

Trump said that he would institute policies that would see Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities competing with non-VA hospitals. He said that under his plan, any veteran could go to a doctor that accepts Medicare and receive care.

In a winding indictment of the VA system, he targeted Veterans Health Administration hospitals that came under fire in the last year for keeping long wait lists of veterans who needed crucial care.

“Think about me going to my doctor’s office and waiting four days,” he said. “If I wait 15 minutes, I’m angry as hell at the doctor.”

Trump said the VA system needed to be maintained but reformed.

https://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/gop-primaries/258755-trump-lays-out-plan-to-reform-veterans-affairs