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Forward Observer

Forward Observer — Doing Income Verification a Better Way

VA Removes Annual Income Reporting Requirement for Almost All

As the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) enters the twenty-first century of healthcare, it is getting smarter in its uses of the electronic databases of other federal agencies to the benefit of our veterans and their own work processes.

Effective March 2014, almost all veterans enrolled in the healthcare system are no longer required to file an annual VA Form 10-10EZR, a change in policy which affects many veterans in the system. Instead, the VA will automatically match income information obtained from the Internal Revenue Service and Social Security Administration. The new “means test” policy is more customer-centric and ensures healthcare eligibility is kept up to date. (more…)

By LVMAC, 11 years ago

Tidbits

LVMAC Tidbit — County Director of Veterans Affairs Telephone Number Change

Unlike previously reported to us, the telephone numbers for the County Director of Veterans Affairs of Northampton County at the new location have changed. We have just been informed the new telephone numbers are (W) 610-829-4877, (Fax) 610-829-2418. ### As of 29 March 2014

By LVMAC, 11 years ago

LVMAC NEWS

LVMAC News — LVMAC Is Getting Involved with PA 2-1-1 East

United Way of Lancaster Asks for Assistance

As a result of discussions within our newly formed Lehigh Valley Homeless Veterans Action Committee (LVHVAC) about the loss of the local Red Cross’ Valley Wide Helpline, which had been a valuable resource to the local social services community, and because it considers a common telephone resource line for homeless and near-homeless veterans and their families an essential service, LVMAC invited Toni McCuistion, Director for PA 2-1-1 East, United Way of Lancaster, to speak on the topic of “2-1-1 Service in the Lehigh Valley, How It Can Help Veterans, How You Can Help It” at its March 19 Council business meeting. (more…)

By LVMAC, 11 years ago

Tidbits

LVMAC Tidbit — VA Makes Specially Adaptive Housing Grant Eligibility Automatic for Veterans and Servicemembers Living with ALS

On 19 March 2014, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that veterans and active-duty military personnel with service-connected Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, are now presumed medically eligible for the VA’s Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) grants, which help pay for the costs for building, Read more…

By LVMAC, 11 years ago

Tidbits

LVMAC Tidbit — PA Designates Its Veterans as License-Worthy

Veterans! Heads Up on Your Next Driver’s License Renewal

On March 4 with a lot of fanfare at Fort Indiantown Gap and after considerable time spent to get it up and running, Governor Corbett officially announced that veterans now can apply to PennDOT’s Department of Motor Vehicles for a new veterans designation on their drivers licenses (or identification cards) at their option and at no extra charge (if being done during as part of the routine cycle for driver’s license renewal or first application). The designation consists of an American flag with the word “Veteran” beneath it. The measure was authorized by Act 176 of 2012. (more…)

By LVMAC, 11 years ago

Tidbits

LVMAC Tidbit: NCC Offers “Off to War and Coming Home” Series of Lectures

During the this year, Northampton Community College will be exploring the topic “Off to War and Coming Home: Historical perspectives on Military Veterans During and After Their Service, 1946-Present” through a series of discussions, and presentations made possible by a grant form the National Endowment for the Humanities matched by generous donors. (more…)

By LVMAC, 11 years ago

Tidbits

LVMAC Tidbit — Hammer Training to Support Lehigh Valley Veterans

Hammer Training and Fitness at 420 Allentown Drive, Allentown, PA 18109 is doing a good thing on March 22 between the hours of 4 p.m. and 10 p.m. It is conducting a fundraiser for veterans (using LVMAC as the recipient to ensure the money raised is locally used) while also providing an entertaining event where veterans and others can gather at ease and mingle. The event consists of a seminar, a social, and exhibition bouts. The latter two events are free, but donations are encouraged. The social begins at 5 p.m. followed by the sparring matches starting at 7 p.m. (more…)

By LVMAC, 11 years ago

Tidbits

LVMAC Tidbit — Oh Where, Oh Where Can Northampton County’s Director of Veterans Affairs Be?

While Lehigh County seeks a new County Director of Veterans Affairs, Northampton County is moving its as part of an effort to consolidate and centralize Department of Human Services operations within the county. Effective March 10 you will find the Office of Veterans Affairs in the brand new Human Services Building at 2801 Emrick Blvd, Bethlehem (Bethlehem Township). An anticipated result will be convenient, one-stop shopping for human services, of which veterans affairs is meant to be a part. (more…)

By LVMAC, 11 years ago

Tidbits

LVMAC Tidbit – Social Security Promises Expedited Veterans Disability Claims

Many veterans with a VA-rated disability are unaware they may also be entitled to a Social Security benefit program known as Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI).

Like the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) service-connected compensation program, it too has come under congressional scrutiny for its processing times. However, on 19 February Social Security Administration (SSA) officials announced plans to expedite disability claims for individuals with a VA approved, 100 percent disability rating. (more…)

By LVMAC, 11 years ago

Tidbits

LVMAC Tidbit — New “VIC” Card Rollout Faster Than Expected

VA Announces Rollout of Secure Veteran Health Identification Cards

On 20 February, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) ay announced a phased rollout of its newly designed and more secure veteran identity card in response to their present identity card calamity. The VA has responded more quickly than it originally anticipated.

In addition to being more secure, the card has been redesignated as the Veterans Health Identification Card (VHIC) – replacing the Veteran Identification Card (VIC) introduced in 2004.

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By LVMAC, 11 years ago