2-08-2013
New VA Programs Streamline Claims Processing and Expand
Awareness
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has launched a
new initiative that could eliminate the
requirement for an in-person medical examination for some veterans
and shorten the time it takes to process
disability compensation claims. The initiative, called Acceptable
Clinical Evidence (ACE), was developed by both the Veterans Health
Administration (VHA) and the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) to
provide a veteran-centric approach for disability examinations. Use of
the ACE process opens the possibility of doing assessments without an
in-person examination when there is sufficient information in the
record.
“ACE is a process
improvement that will help us meet our goal to eliminate the claims
backlog and provide more timely benefits to our veterans, their families
and survivors,” said Undersecretary for Benefits Allison A.
Hickey. “The initiative also saves veterans the inconvenience
and costs associated with attending a medical
examination.”
The Department of Veterans
Affairs (VA) also recently launched the “Make the
Connection” program to inform veterans, their families, friends,
and members of their communities about the resources designed to help
vets live well. At MakeTheConnection.net, veterans and their loved ones
will find information, insight, and support for dealing with and working
through a variety of common life experiences, day-to-day symptoms, as
well as mental health conditions. MakeTheConnection.net is a free and
confidential resource.
Make the Connection
links:
Main Page: http://maketheconnection.net
Resources and Support: http://maketheconnection.net/resources
Spread the Word: http://maketheconnection.net/resources/spread-the-word
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VeteransMTC
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/veteransmtc
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