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Veterans Benefits Newsletter
March 2023
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Report and Prevent VA Benefit Scams
Scammers
are targeting Veterans and their VA benefits through misleading
commercials, emails, texts, cold calls, or online ads. Some may even
pose as someone from VA or an organization providing discounts on fees
for services. But VA never charges you for processing a
claim. Keep your benefits safe from fraudsters by knowing what to look
out for and reporting fraudulent activity to vaoighotline@va.gov or call 1-800-488-8244.
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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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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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Request a Higher-Level Review for Your Appeal
Disagree with VA's decision on your claim? Veterans can request a higher-level review (HLR) of a benefits claim decision. As part of the HLR process, VA offers an
optional one-time informal conference. This allows a Veteran or their
representative to speak directly with a higher-level reviewer assigned
to complete the decision review. Learn how to sign up for an HLR informal conference.
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FAST Way to Process Fiduciary Claims
Fiduciaries protect Veterans and other beneficiaries who, due to injury, disease,
or age, are unable to manage their financial affairs. With VA's online
Fiduciary Accounting Submission Tool (FAST), the accounting submission
process for fiduciaries is easier than ever. Learn how to access and navigate FAST.
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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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