Did you receive a rating for VA Disability that you feel is unfair or wrong? This episode explains how you can request Higher Level Review or submit a Supplemental Claim to fix the issue. This episode is part of a weekly, video series that answers questions about VA service-connected compensation… be sure to SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss future episodes! Links for additional videos about VA disability, VA home loans, VA health care, and more are below. Have ideas for a future episode of theSITREP? If so, email us at theSITREP@va.gov Subscribe to our weekly, digital newsletter at https://www.newengland.va.gov/info or download our mobile application by searching “VA New England” in your App Store. theSITREP YOUTUBE PLAYLISTS VA Home Loans & Refinancing https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLY7mRNUcQyMQyJ4_VSG55iLUfPaI0aVrx VA Service-Connected Compensation https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLY7mRNUcQyMTobxlCFgiT7-fpoO4_AdIp VA Health Care https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLY7mRNUcQyMSPkJwkqtbJe-BEqTM_LLKC Specialty Topics https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLY7mRNUcQyMTpYxbVmoTzsdxsP_BaDgw8 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT VA The Department of Veterans Affairs has three, separate administrations aimed to serve our country’s Veterans with an assortment of benefits that address the unique needs of every Veteran. To be sure you are interacting with the proper administration within VA, here are short descriptions for each VA administration: VHA: VA’s Veterans Health Administration is the largest integrated health care network in the United States, with 1,255 health care facilities serving 9 million enrolled Veterans each year. VBA: Veterans can earn a range of benefits that help them transition back to civilian life in the country they fought to defend. Through the Veterans Benefits Administration, VA helps servicemembers transition out of military service, and assists with education, home loans, life insurance and much more. NCA: The job of the National Cemetery Administration is to make sure those who served this nation are never forgotten. NCA provides dignified burial services for Veterans and eligible family members by maintaining 142 cemeteries as national shrines and providing lasting tributes that commemorate their service and sacrifice to our nation. DISCLAIMER: The Department of Veterans Affairs does not endorse or officially sanction any entities that may be discussed in this video, nor any media, products, or services they may provide. #theSITREP #VAbenefits #VANewEngland

In this series of theSITREP, Jim chats with Dr. Miranda about optometry services at the Department of Veterans Affairs: to include how to schedule an eye exam, types of lenses and frames available, does VA provide contact lenses or LASIK surgery, and much more. To view the other videos in this video series, check out the links below. Have ideas for a future episode of theSITREP? If so, email us at theSITREP@va.gov Find additional episodes of theSITREP at https://www.newengland.va.gov/sitrep Download our mobile application by searching “VA New England” in your app store or subscribe to our weekly, digital newsletter at https://www.newengland.va.gov/info ADDITIONAL VIDEOS ON THIS TOPIC AND OTHERS Optometry Services and Scheduling https://youtu.be/Yv2p4njItUA VA vs. Private Sector https://youtu.be/QICQ3vXjA7A Types of Lenses Available https://youtu.be/ggsz3B3lo7E Does VA Provide Contact Lenses? https://youtu.be/zzcCHzdjLHk Does VA Provide LASIK Surgery? https://youtu.be/_fYjAtNeQbQ Does VA Provide Eye Medications? https://youtu.be/_U-NoXQtzO4 Visual Rehabilitation https://youtu.be/Obb4p937cNg Does VA Pay for Private Sector Exams? https://youtu.be/zPcCJfl_38M Types of Frames Available https://youtu.be/FmMxB7ohI08 How Often Should Veterans Have Exams? https://youtu.be/kFIePf7_Lqo VA Home Loans https://youtu.be/QwchuWczB_s How to Enroll in VA Health Care https://youtu.be/ZO9snrUHP_A VA Disability https://youtu.be/aX9FEYEiXwM ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT VA The Department of Veterans Affairs has three, separate administrations aimed to serve our country’s Veterans with an assortment of benefits that address the unique needs of every Veteran. To be sure you are interacting with the proper administration within VA, here are short descriptions for each VA administration: VHA: VA’s Veterans Health Administration is the largest integrated health care network in the United States, with 1,255 health care facilities serving 9 million enrolled Veterans each year. VBA: Veterans can earn a range of benefits that help them transition back to civilian life in the country they fought to defend. Through the Veterans Benefits Administration, VA helps servicemembers transition out of military service, and assists with education, home loans, life insurance and much more. NCA: The job of the National Cemetery Administration is to make sure those who served this nation are never forgotten. NCA provides dignified burial services for Veterans and eligible family members by maintaining 142 cemeteries as national shrines and providing lasting tributes that commemorate their service and sacrifice to our nation. DISCLAIMER: The Department of Veterans Affairs does not endorse or officially sanction any entities that may be discussed in this video, nor any media, products, or services they may provide. #theSITREP #VAhealthcare #VANewEngland