What Happens After Submission of VA form 21-256EZ

After Submission of VA form 21-256EZ Initial Review After submitting your claim, you will receive confirmation from VA that they have started the review process. During this time, make sure to check for any correspondence from VA. Evidence Gathering VA has a duty to assist you with evidence gathering in the development…

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Filing an Initial Claim

Filing an Initial Claim: Helpful Tips for Completing VA Form 21-526EZ VA Form 21–526EZ Initial claims for disability compensation claims should be completed using VA Form 21-526EZ. This form can also be used when applying for an increased rating in service-connected disabilities in which the appeal period has expired. Pages 1-8 of…

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VETS4Warriors

**Vets4Warriors is not an emergency crisis hotline. It addresses challenges before they reach a crisis. If you or a loved one is in crisis call the Veterans Crisis line: dial 988 and then press 1. VETS4Warriors The Vets4Warriors program is housed at Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care National Call Center. This one-of-a-kind…

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Camp Lejeune – VA Benefits

(If you are looking for information regarding the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022, please see our previous post about it here.) Camp Lejeune - VA Benefits Apply for Benefits Today History of Camp Lejeune Named after General John A. Lejeune who was an early proponent of the amphibious assault plan utilized…

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VA Housed Veterans in 2022

VA Housed Veterans in 2022, over 40,000 The Department of Veteran Affairs made a goal in 2022 to house 38,000 homeless Veterans. They surpassed this goal by housing 40,401 homeless Veterans that deserve a roof over their heads. Since 2020 the total number of nationally homeless Veterans decreased by 11% and the…

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VA and Mental Health

VA and Mental Health Starting this week, the office of Veteran Affairs will be paying for all emergency mental health care. This is a nationwide effort to help prevent suicide among all Veterans and this biggest catch is that the care is free. How it works Veterans can visit a VA or…

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