National Association of Department Service Officers - NADSO

09/06/2025

https://www.vaoig.gov/reports/review/not-all-va-disability-compensation-examiners-completed-training-providing-pact-act

VA provides compensation to veterans for service-connected disabilities. Veterans file claims for this compensation, and in some cases, a disability compensation medical examination is needed for VA staff to decide these claims.

08/23/2025

https://www.vaoig.gov/reports/national-healthcare-review/oig-determination-veterans-health-administrations-severe-1

The Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act (VACAA) of 2014 and VA Choice and Quality Employment Act (VCQEA) of 2017 requires the VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) to determine, annually, a minimum of five clinical and five nonclinical Veterans Health Administration (VHA) occupations w

08/11/2025

On , great day to highlight National Veterans Legal Services Program - NVLSP Veterans Benefits Manual, the most comprehensive treatise on veterans law. • DYK, it takes a team of over 40 contributors and editors to meticulously review and edit the 2200 page book annually? Learn more here: https://nvlsp.org/nvlsp-releases-its-2024-2025-veterans-benefits-manual/

07/28/2025

Secure your peace of mind with the VA's Pre-Need Eligibility Program. 🌟 Apply now to determine your eligibility in advance for burial in a VA national cemetery. Plan ahead and make it easier for your loved ones. 📝

Learn more and apply: https://www.va.gov/burials-memorials/pre-need-eligibility/

07/27/2025

The PTSD Treatment Decision Aid gives you the knowledge and tools you need to find the right treatment for you. Explore the online tool to compare PTSD treatments and take action to start treatment:

https://www.ptsd.va.gov/apps/decisionaid/

07/20/2025

Get more done faster with QuickSubmit. From filing your benefits claim to faster receipt and processing, you are able to submit benefits documents, 24/7. Think speed and simplicity. Learn more: https://eauth.va.gov/accessva/?cspSelectFor=quicksubmit

07/20/2025

Filing your initial VA Pension Application? Use VA Form 21P-534EZ – the Pension EZ form – to avoid delays. VA Form 21-534 ends July 31, 2025. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jkfhNiSrIw4

07/18/2025

On July 22, 2025, from 5 pm - 6 pm, join Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks for a Public Forum focused on updates to VHA services and Women’s Health Services.

There are three ways to join:
1. In-person: VA Fayetteville Medical Center - Auditorium (Building 3)
2. By phone: (205) 235-3524, 20170684 # Phone conference ID 201 706 84 #
3. Virtual: Microsoft Teams Meeting ID: 211 321 113 168, Passcode: 3yc6De6p

This is your chance to hear updates, ask questions, and share your input on Women’s Health Services.

We look forward to connecting with you!

06/25/2025

Starting July 1, 2025, service members, their spouses and Veterans covered under VA life insurance programs will see lower monthly premiums.

04/12/2025

National Veterans Legal Services Program free app can help identify VA benefits that may qualify for. It collects no personally identifiable data & covers latest presumptive conditions . Find at Google or Apple App Store or here

National Veterans Legal Services Program (NVLSP) is pleased to present the first of its kind app for use by military veterans and their advocates, available for download through:

03/23/2025

Vietnam War Commemoration

This year marks the end of the 50th Anniversary Vietnam War Commemoration that began in 2015 – a decade-long Commemoration that corresponded to each year between 1965 and 1975, the inclusive dates U.S. combat troops were deployed in Vietnam.

The Commemoration honors all Vietnam Veterans, with no distinction between those who served in-country, in-theater, or were stationed elsewhere. This week’s posts will highlight those who served during the Vietnam era as we move toward Vietnam War Veterans Day on Saturday, March 29th.

02/14/2025

Have you applied for VA care, benefits and services? Unsure what else you may be eligible for?

The handbook contains a comprehensive listing of VA programs, including phone numbers and websites for easy reference. The annual Federal Benefits Guide hosts a wealth of information on most VA benefits and services, including:

Compensation.
Life insurance.
Pension and fiduciary services.
Education benefits.
Economic development and employment.
Home loan guaranty programs and housing assistance.
Mental health resources.

You can download the guide at news.va.gov