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Veterans Benefits Newsletter
March 2024
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March is Fraud Prevention Month and VA is committed to protecting Veterans’ hard-earned benefits from claims predators by raising awareness among Veterans, their loved ones and advocates about the tactics used by claim predators. Veterans and beneficiaries should be cautious of unaccredited individuals offering to gather evidence in support of a benefits claim because they cannot lawfully assist or charge a fee to do the following:
· Consult or give advice to VA claimants.
· Collect evidence for a claim.
· Prepare and file an initial or supplemental claim.
· Submit requests for higher level review.
· Submit an appeal to the Board of Veterans’ Appeals.
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Pension Payments for Eligible Survivors
VA’s Survivors Pension program offers monthly payments to qualified surviving spouses and unmarried dependent children of wartime Veterans who meet certain income and net worth limits set by Congress. If you're a surviving spouse or child of a deceased wartime Veteran, find out if you're eligible and how to apply.
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NAVY PEB Readjudication
Did you not receive a medical retirement from the Navy or Maine Corps after receiving your rating from the Physical Evaluation Board (PEB)? You may be entitled to another PEB if you received the decision between Sept. 12, 2016 and June 11,2018. While some impacted Veterans only had until February 26, 2024, to submit their Election of Options, others have up until June 17, 2024. More information is available on this press release.
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Increased Disability for Time in a Hospital
Have you spent time in a VA medical center or a VA-approved hospital for a disability related to your military service? If so, you may be eligible to get added disability compensation or benefits with a temporary 100% disability rating for the time spent in the hospital. Find out if you qualify and how to file a special claim.
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Solid Start is Here for You
Did you recently separate from the military? We'll be calling you to discuss your benefits from getting a home loan, health care, to returning to work and mental health support – We are here for you - take the call!
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DAV Provides a Lifetime of Support
Disabled American Veterans (DAV) provides free, professional assistance to help Veterans and their families get the benefits they’ve earned. DAV works with you to achieve personal victories, great and small, such as being able to provide for your families, overcome homelessness, finish your education, access vital funds, and even gather together with fellow Veterans to share good times. Find DAV programs and services that meet your specific needs!
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