VA Eliminates Net Worth for Eligibility for Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced last week that the Veterans Health Administration has eliminated the use of net worth during both the determination of eligibility and assignment of VHA priority group. The VHA will now only consider gross household income and deductible medical expenses for veteran otherwise not assigned a higher VHA priority group due to service-connected...
Veterans Consultation . . . What Does a VSO/Attorney Need to See
Rarely a day goes by where a veteran — some days a baker’s dozen — does not contact me via email (sdirector@FRE-L.com) or telephone ((732) 382-6070) concerning issues they are having with the Department of Veterans Affairs. These contacts come in from all geographic areas (to include out-of-country) and range in issue from initial claim processing confusion to issues...
Brick VA Outpatient Clinic Expands in September 2014
As the linked Asbury Park Press article documents, the James J. Howard Veterans Clinic will open a supplemental location (1688 Route 88, Brick, New Jersey) next month. Veterans Affairs New Jersey Health Care System (VANJHCS) spokeswoman, Sandra Warren, explains the new location will house physical therapy, prosthetics, optometry, and — significantly from my perspective — a shuttle...
New Veterans Affairs Office Opening in Paramus, New Jersey
The linked NorthJersey.com article documents that a new Veterans Affairs Office will open up this spring in Paramus, New Jersey. The office will assist borough veterans in accessing programs and services through the Department of Veterans Affairs. A dedication ceremony is schedule for Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, 2013.
If you have questions or concerns about your eligibility for veterans...