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Veterans' disability benefits : better accountability and access would improve the Benefits Delivery at Discharge program : report to congressional requesters.

Title
Veterans' disability benefits : better accountability and access would improve the Benefits Delivery at Discharge program : report to congressional requesters.
Author
United States. Government Accountability Office.
Publication
[Washington, DC] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2008]

Available Online

https://purl.fdlp.gov/GPO/LPS105225

Details

Description
ii, 49 pages : digital, PDF file
Summary
Recent military conflicts have increased interest in federal efforts to support servicemembers preparing to leave military service. Through the Benefits Delivery at Discharge (BDD) program, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), in collaboration with the Department of Defense (DOD), has made efforts to streamline access to veterans' disability benefits by allowing some servicemembers to file a claim and obtain a single comprehensive exam prior to discharge. This report examines VA's efforts to manage the BDD program and how VA and DOD are addressing challenges servicemembers face in accessing BDD. To address these objectives, GAO analyzed relevant documents and data, interviewed officials, and conducted site visits and interviews at selected military bases.
Alternative Title
Better accountability and access would improve the Benefits Delivery at Discharge program
Subject
  • United States. Department of Veterans Affairs > Rules and practice
  • Disabled veterans > Services for > United States
  • Disability evaluation > United States
Note
  • Title from title screen (viewed on Oct. 12, 2008).
  • "September 2008."
  • "GAO-08-901."
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references.
System Details (note)
  • Mode of access: World Wide Web from GAO web site. Address as of 10/12/2008: http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d08901.pdf; current access available via PURL.
Call Number
GPO Internet GA 1.13:GAO-08-901
OCLC
marcive262242115
Author
United States. Government Accountability Office.
Title
Veterans' disability benefits : better accountability and access would improve the Benefits Delivery at Discharge program : report to congressional requesters.
Publisher
[Washington, DC] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2008]
Type of Content
text
Type of Medium
computer
Type of Carrier
online resource
System Details
Mode of access: World Wide Web from GAO web site. Address as of 10/12/2008: http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d08901.pdf; current access available via PURL.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
Connect to:
https://purl.fdlp.gov/GPO/LPS105225
Gpo Item No.
0546-D (online)
Sudoc No.
GA 1.13:GAO-08-901
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