The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced changes in the way VA will evaluate traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and burn scars for purposes of determining the appropriate level of compensation veterans receive for these injuries. VA revised the Disability Rating Schedule in light of current scientific and medical knowledge in order to provide VA employees with more detailed and up-to-date criteria for evaluating and compensating veterans with these injuries. Read the full article on Military.com.
Learn more about veteran health benefits.
More Compensation for TBI and Burn Vets
Week of September 29, 2008
Current Issue
- Vets' Caregiver Bill Stalled
- Holiday Mailing Guidelines Set
- Retirees and Vets Allowed to Salute Flag
- More Veterans in Government
- VA's New Look Website
- The Key to Getting Voc-Rehab Started
- VA Plan to End Vet Homelessness
- Craig's List Founder Joins VA Panel
- Help the Legion Help Recovering Heroes
- Leavenworth Cemetery to Expand
- Jacksonville, Fla. Cemetery Expansion
- VA Working to Improve Vet Education
- Featured Job: Healthcare
- State Veteran Benefits
- Deal of the Week: Coupons for Veterans
- Free CUNY Veterans' College Fair 2009
- USAA Open to All Vets Who Honorably Served
