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Eligible spouses of deceased service members and veterans would be able to continue getting survivor benefits if they remarry at any age
under a bill moving forward in the Senate. Currently, widows and widowers who remarry before age 55 become ineligible for benefits such the VA's Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) and the Defense Department's Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP).
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Processing PACT Act claims and hiring among VA priorities
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Processing the record-setting number of claims being filed and staffing issues are at the forefront of VA's new Under Secretary for Benefits, Joshua Jacobs', mind. The Veterans Benefits Administration, which Jacobs
oversees, has processed more than 200,000 PACT Act claims so far and has awarded over $1 billion in benefits. Meanwhile, the VBA has seen a 31% increase in the volume of new claims so far in Fiscal Year 2023 when compared to the same period last year.
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VA campaign seeks to help vets cope with life's challenges
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The VA’s Today I am campaign is delivering the inspiring message that through mental health care, a better life is possible. National Director of VA/DoD Mental Health Collaboration Dr. Christopher Loftis said the
campaign focuses on helping veterans live a fuller life with mental health treatment and support. Maketheconnection.net features over 500 videos of veterans and their loved ones telling their stories. The site also provides veteran users with a way to talk about their own struggles.
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Answers to 10 common questions about VA survivor benefits
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The VA offers a wide variety of benefits for survivors of veterans, including DIC payments, burial benefits, pensions, and more. We answer some frequently asked questions about who is eligible for these benefits, how they work, and how survivors can ensure they receive everything owed to them by the VA.
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Did you live or work at Camp Lejeune before 1987 and now have a health condition? You may be eligible to take legal action and seek a
financial settlement from the U.S. government.
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Why Now is a Good Time to File for VA Surviving Spouse Benefits
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