VA Seeks Volunteers To Fix Broken Disability System
Published Date: 1/3/2025
Notice
Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs is looking for awesome people to join their Advisory Committee on Disability Compensation for 2025-2026. If you know about disability benefits or are a medical expert, this is your chance to help shape how veterans get paid for their service-related disabilities. Hurry—nominations close February 3, 2025, and members can serve up to four years with possible pay!
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Open nominations for committee seats
The Department of Veterans Affairs is accepting nominations for the Advisory Committee on Disability Compensation for the 2025-2026 cycle. Nominations must be received by February 3, 2025, no later than 4 p.m. Eastern Standard Time; self-nominations are allowed and non-Veterans may be nominated.
Appointees receive stipend and travel costs
Individuals appointed to the Committee will receive a stipend for attending Committee meetings and will get per diem and reimbursement for travel expenses incurred. The Secretary determines pay and allowances, and selected appointees are invited to serve two-year terms (a term of service may not exceed four years and members may be reappointed).
Members advise on disability ratings
The Committee provides a Congressionally mandated biennial report to the Secretary that assesses the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD) and reviews VA programs related to payment of disability compensation. Members meet with VA officials, Veterans Service Organizations, and other stakeholders to assess veterans' needs regarding compensation benefits.
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