Tips for navigating the appeals process at the regional office level, Women Veterans highly satisfied with VA health care

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Tips for filing Appeals at the regional office level

Most Veterans are aware that claims are rated at the VA regional office, usually in their state. However, a lot of Veterans are not aware that appeals are also reviewed at the regional office before they go to the Board of Veterans’ Appeals.

Veteran care strengthened by $182 billion VA budget

Funding will continue to support the largest transformation in VA history; expand access to timely, high-quality health care and benefits; and advance efforts to end homelessness among Veterans.

VA doctor shares PTSD expertise at World Health Organization conference

VA clinical psychologist Dr. Diane Castillo was a speaker at the World Health Organization Expert Group Meeting on Mental Well-being, Disability and Humanitarian Action in Manila, Philippines, in January.

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