A new process for all appeals of veterans’ benefits cases will go into effect on Feb. 19.

Source: VA’s benefits appeals process will see a dramatic changeover next month

On Monday the Veterans Administration will implement the Veterans Modernization Act. It’s an effort by the agency to shorten the time it takes for VA disability claims to be resolved.

Source: Veterans left in limbo, waiting years only to have their VA disability claims denied

A disabled Campbell County veteran has had his VA benefits fully restored following a WATE 6 On Your Side investigation.

Source: Disabled Campbell County veteran’s VA benefits restored

The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs is seeking volunteers to work with veterans in Clackamas, Deschutes and Polk counties who may not be aware of the state, county and federal benefits they qualify for or how to access them.

Source: State seeks volunteers to help veterans connect with benefits

Because he left the service with ‘bad paper,’ Alejandro Garcia was denied benefits for almost nine years.

Source: Opinion | He Has a Purple Heart, but the VA Wouldn’t Call Him a Veteran

The decision could affect up to 90,000 veterans who have been petitioning VA officials for disability payouts for years.

Source: Court rules VA must pay disability benefits to ‘blue water’ Vietnam veterans

The state’s Veterans Affairs Committee will hear how, toward the end of his life, a World War II veteran became at risk of losing state aid due to a

Source: Family wants state to change how it handles veterans’ pension benefits

Lt. Richard C. “Tito” Lannom of Union City, Tenn. went missing during a night mission in North Vietnam on March 1, 1968

Source: Remains of Tennessee sailor killed in Vietnam War identified after 50 years

The legislation also would make permanent some existing patient child care centers at VA facilities.

Source: House Passes Bill to Cover Veterans’ Child Care During Medical Appointments