Tagged: VA Secretary Doug Collins

Veterans Affairs Office of Small & Disadvantaged Business Utilization

Simplified Travel Claims Submissions Now Available On VA Mobile App

WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs today announced that eligible Veterans can now submit and track “mileage-only” travel claims directly from a smartphone or mobile device via the VA Health and Benefits mobile app. The app, which has more than three million downloads, automatically identifies when a Veteran’s appointment may be eligible for mileage reimbursement and displays a prompt on… Read more
Veterans Affairs Office of Small & Disadvantaged Business Utilization

VA Announces Major Survivor Benefits Reforms | New Process to Streamline VA Benefits and Services

WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs today announced a three-pronged approach to eliminate barriers and streamline the process for how eligible survivors and dependents of deceased Veterans and servicemembers apply for and receive VA benefits and services. Specific improvements include: Starting this month, VA’s Office of Survivors Assistance will be moved from the Veterans Benefits Administration to the Office… Read more