VA Secretary Eric Shinseki commits to streamlining medical records, reducing backlogs
From “VA to ease way for vets to get stress disability” on FederalNewsRadio.com: “The Veterans Affairs Department has proposed reducing the...
From “VA to ease way for vets to get stress disability” on FederalNewsRadio.com:
“The Veterans Affairs Department has proposed reducing the paperwork required for veterans to show their experience caused combat-related stress. Even just the fear of hostile action would be sufficient, as long as a VA psychologist or psychiatrist agreed.
“The VA says the change would streamline claims and recognize the ‘inherently stressful nature’ of war service. The agency is accepting comment until Oct. 23.
“Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki told lawmakers on Wednesday he’s committed to improving trust in the claims process between veterans and the VA, and to helping veterans receive benefits they are entitled to.”
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