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What is a Survivors Substitution for a Claim for Veterans Benefits?

Sometimes the claimant dies before VA makes a decision on his or her application. There are two possible ways for a survivor to receive a benefit under these circumstances. The first is accrued benefits and the second is a substitution for a claim. Because of the requirement that at the death, sufficient evidence had to […]

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What Constitutes an Unfavorable or Bad Decision for Veterans Benefits?

The Department of Veterans Affairs is required to notify you of any actions whether positive or negative concerning your claim. We discuss the notification process as well as some common issues why a claim decision may be unfavorable. Notification Requirements with Veterans Claims The Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000, (VCAA) was enacted on November

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What are Home Renovation Grants for Veterans?

Substantial amounts of grant money are available to renovate a veteran’s home where the veteran is significantly disabled. Lesser amounts called HISA Grants are available to veterans by prescription through the VA health care system where disabilities are not as severe. Housing Support for Disabled Veterans What Is a Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant?The SAH

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What is CHAMPVA Health Insurance?

The Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA) is a comprehensive health care program in which VA shares the cost of covered health care services and supplies with eligible beneficiaries. ChampVA is a health insurance program provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs to DIC recipients. There are no premiums.

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VA Applications, Forms, Checklists, and Other Useful Material

Below are the most commonly used forms veterans and their survivors may use to apply for benefits like VA Compensation, Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC), Burial, HISA, VA Pension (Survivor Pension), or Health Benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs. These forms and the other documents below are routinely updated by our staff. Order Military

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What are State Veterans Homes and Other State Veterans Benefits?

State veterans homes are a joint venture between state veterans departments and the Department of Veterans Affairs. Subsidies come from the state, VA and other sources. Most state homes are nursing homes for veterans but some homes may also provide assisted living and other care. States also provide a litany of other benefits for their

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