VA’s New Standardized Forms and Intent to File a Claim
Posted by Gregory M. Rada | April 1, 2015 | Disability Compensation,Legal Update
VA’s requirement to use standardized forms to start claims and appeals has gone into effect as of March 25, 2015. In addition, the VA’s new “Intent to File a Claim” process replaced the old “informal claims” process. I’ve already discussed the details of the new standardized forms requirement here, as well as the intent to… read more
VA Releases Final Rule on Standardized Claims and Appeals Forms
Posted by Gregory M. Rada | September 25, 2014 | Disability Compensation
The VA amended its regulations today introducing a uniform disability claims form that VA says will allow it to better service veterans. The new rule goes into effect beginning March 25, 2014, and includes three major changes: Requirement that all VA benefits claims (pension, compensation, dependency and indemnity compensation, and monetary burial benefits) be filed on… read more