Spring 2007	VA News and Updates
Improved Services for Vision Impaired More than a million visually impaired veterans will receive enhanced health care services under a nationwide reorganization of VA’s vision rehabilitation services. VA has earmarked $40 million over the next three years to enhance inpatient services and expand outpatient services for veterans and active duty personnel with visual impairments ranging from 20/70 to total blindness. Basic low-vision services will be available at all VA eye clinics, and every network will offer intermediate and advanced low-vision services, including a full spectrum of optical devices and electronic visual aids. Don’t Default on your Repayment Plan If you’re having trouble meeting your monthly obligations for your current debt with VA or are unable to send your monthly payment, the Veteran Contact Center (VCC) can assist you. Unfortunately, if you fail to send in three consecutive monthly payments without notifying the VCC, your repayment plan is considered in default and your plan will be canceled. If your repayment plan is canceled due to payment default, you will not be eligible to renew your repayment plan for a full year and your account will be forwarded for debt collection. Don’t let that happen to you! To discuss your options or notify VCC of a late payment, call 1-888-823-9656. Full-Time Care Assistance Available Wartime veterans and surviving spouses who have in-home care or live in community living centers or assisted-living facilities may qualify for the Aid and Attendance pension benefit. To qualify, claimants must be incapable of self-support and in need of regular personal assistance. For more information, call 1-800-827- 1000 or visit www.va.gov.
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