Recently, veterans have asked me about about the reduction of their disability compensation ratings. The following information may help: Review examinations are requested by the Department of Veterans ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Department of Veterans Affairs facilities will resume in-person disability and compensation exams at 20 locations in the coming ...

WASHINGTON — The coronavirus pandemic has caused a major backlog at the Department of Veterans Affairs, especially when it comes to rendering decisions on veterans' disability claims. Advocacy groups ...

We are here today to speak on VBA's Contract Medical Disability Examination (MDE) Program. Accompanying me is Beth Murphy, Executive Director of Compensation Service, Mary Glenn, Deputy Director of ...

EXCLUSIVE – The Social Security Administration on Monday unveiled new improvements to its disability adjudication process. The SSA said recent upgrades have reduced the backlog in its pending ...

Hundreds of veterans are returning from Iraq and Afghanistan with disabilities that make it hard or impossible for them to get a job. Many are eligible for disability benefits, but with a wait time ...