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VA shifts survivors assistance office in effort to speed up benefits

The Department of Veterans Affairs announced a plan on May 5, 2025, to move the Office of Survivors Assistance for faster benefits processing.
This move aims to simplify and improve survivors’ interactions by shifting the office to report directly to the VA secretary and reducing bureaucracy.
Leadership also revealed a new 'white-glove' survivor outreach team in Philadelphia to assist survivors through claims, targeting quicker approval decisions.
VA Secretary Doug Collins emphasized that the new initiatives aim to streamline processes and enhance the delivery of services, support, and compassion to survivors, while the department continues to handle more than 1,000 payments daily.
Republicans have praised the reforms as necessary improvements, while Democrats have expressed concern that cutbacks may delay service response times to survivors.

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Military.com

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VA Shifts Survivors Benefits Office Under Secretary with Goal to Improve Service

The Office of Survivors Assistance will now directly report to the VA secretary, according to the department.

11 days ago·San Francisco, United States

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Alabama Live

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VA announces major changes to veteran benefits: What it means to you

The Department of Veterans Affairs is undergoing a reorganization designed to streamline the approach for survivors and dependents of deceased veterans and service members.

11 days ago·Alabama, United States

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Major Changes Regarding Veteran Benefits Have Been Announced By VA—Here Is All You Need To Know

Veterans and their families would be seeing certain changes as announced by the VA, regarding the process of claiming veteran benefits.

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Hindustan Times

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Major changes to veterans benefits: Key updates and what they mean

The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) unveiled a three-step plan to help families of deceased veterans get benefits faster and with less hassle.

11 days ago·New Delhi, India

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Newsweek

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VA announces major change to veteran benefits

The new measures are part of an overall effort by the VA to modernize and improve the way it delivers support to families of fallen service members.

12 days ago·United States

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VA looks to optimize survivor benefits process with new changes

(The Center Square) – The Department of Veterans Affairs announced Monday that it’s working to improve the process for how eligible survivors and dependents of deceased veterans and servicemembers obtain survivor benefits.

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