Health Care
Proposed Change Could Ease Path to Benefits for Vets With Rare Lung Disease
The PACT Act addresses this burn pit-related illness, but veterans have reported ongoing obstacles.
The PACT Act addresses this burn pit-related illness, but veterans have reported ongoing obstacles.
Home delivery is designed to streamline the prescription process, but problems can arise.
MOAA has worked to secure the benefit for servicemembers, who’ll be able to save on medical expenses.
The new setup, which would have cut payments to providers in many cases, was set to take effect in February.
Scores dropped compared with last year's figures but remained well ahead of non-VA facilities, on average.
The treatments could contribute to a better weight-management approach. DoD spends $1.24 billion on the existing setup.
A MOAA-supported requirement in both House and Senate report language would enhance oversight of the new contract.
Some have seen their disability compensation disappear entirely. One is taking the department to court.
The MOAA-supported law expanded VA health care eligibility alongside generational reform for toxic exposure-related benefits.
These four areas top MOAA’s priority list for ensuring your access to care in the coming months.
Changes will "lower the burden of proof" for these veterans to receive presumptive benefits, a VA spokesman said.
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