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Military.com | Mar 18, 2011
More than 50 percent of the cases reviewed by PDBR have resulted in upgraded disability determinations, which means these veterans have had their medical separation changed to a disability retirement.
Military.com | May 01, 2008
If you are a member (or veteran) of the U.S. Armed Forces and are interested in becoming a U.S. citizen, you may be eligible to apply for citizenship under special provisions provided for in the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).
Military.com | Feb 25, 2008
As the election year kicks off, it is important that military servicemembers and civilian employees of the DoD know the policies that limit political activities and the use of DOD facilities for political events.
Military.com | Aug 15, 2006
One of the most significant provisions under the Servicemember's Civil Relief Act (SCRA) limits the amount of interest that may be collected on debts of persons in military service to 6 percent per year during the period of military service.
Another key provision under the new Servicemember's Civil Relief Act (SCRA) protects your dependents from being evicted while you are serving your country.
The new Servicemember's Civil Relief Act (SCRA), formerly the Soldiers and Sailors Relief Act, prevents servicemembers from a form of double taxation that can occur when they have a spouse who works and is taxed in a state other than the state in which they maintain their permanent legal residence.
Military.com | Aug 01, 2006
The first step in the appeal process is for a claimant to file a written appeal with the local VA regional office or medical center that made the decision. This is not a special form, it is simply your written statement that (1) you disgree with your local VA office's claim determination, and (2) you want to appeal it.
After receiving the appeal, the VA will mail the claimant a Statement of the Case describing what facts, laws and regulations were used in deciding the case. A VA Form 9 (Appeal to the Board of Veterans Appeals) will be included with the Statement of the Case.
You can represent yourself in your appeal if you wish, but most people who appeal obtain representation. You can choose to be represented by a Veteran's Service Organization (VSO) or your state's veterans department. Most VSOs have trained personnel who specialize in providing help with claims and appeals.
Once you have filed your appeal with your local VA office, it will be forwarded to the Board of Veterans Appeals (BVA). Your VA office will send you a letter when they receive your claims folder.
If you wish, you can also have a personal hearing. A personal hearing is a meeting between you (and your legal representative, if you have one) and a VA official who will decide your case.
The Board will notify you when it receives your appeal from the local VA office. When the docket number for your appeal is reached, your file will be examined by a Board member and a staff attorney who will check it for completeness, and review all the evidence, your arguments, personal hearing transcripts (if any), the statement of your representative (if you have one) and any other information.
If you disagree with the Board's final ruling, you can appeal to the U.S. Court of Veterans Appeals for Veterans Claims. Normally, you must file a Notice of Appeal with the Court within 120 days from the date the Board's decision is mailed to you.
Are you submitting a VA appeal but are not sure what to do? Following the appeals process checklist below will help and guide you through the process.
Do you have questions about the VA Appeals process? Below are some frequently asked questions which may help you better understand commonly used terms and the overall process.
Are you submitting a VA appeal and want to have a better understanding of the terms used throughout the process? This glossary contains many of the terms commonly used in the appeal process and provides a general definition for each.
Was your recent VA disability compensation award simply not enough? Have you been denied VA education, pensions, or health care benefits.
Was your recent VA disability compensation award simply not enough? Have you been denied VA education, pensions, or health care benefits? Fortunately, you do have recourse through the VA Appeals process.
Have you been denied VA education, pensions, or health care benefits? Fortunately, you do have recourse through the VA Appeals process. Find out how a VA claim can be appealed and how the process works.
Military.com | Jul 28, 2006
The National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) is a DoD agency that promotes promote public and private understanding of the National Guard and Reserve in order to gain employer and community support.
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