The Veterans Affairs Department is introducing new, standardized disability claims forms that officials say will make it easier for veterans and their survivors to clearly state what benefits they're ...

I'm told sometime in the past month the Office of Management and Budget approved a six-page claim form that veterans use to apply for disability benefits, replacing a 23-page application that was so ...

Recent VA resources and expert guides emphasize that strong, relevant medical and service evidence is critical to winning or increasing disability claims. New tools like updated checklists, DBQs, and ...

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) plays a crucial role in supporting America's veterans. However, navigating the system to access disability benefits can be a hurdle for some veterans. Many ...

Short-term disability is a type of government-run insurance or employer benefit that gives you income replacement for a temporary period when you are unable to work due to a covered illness, injury, ...

WASHINGTON — A pair of bills that aim to ease the lengthy appeals process for disability claims with the Department of Veterans Affairs would keep the same judge on cases, track delays on pending ...

Making a disability claim can be overwhelming for people who find themselves unable to work due to their health. It can be a challenge to know where to start when you need assistance during an ...

Below are the forms necessary to apply for Long Term Disability benefits. You will need to complete the following sections: Employee Statement (Pages 2 to 5) Authorization to Obtain and Release ...