Veteran's Benefits: PTSD Calculator Angie, George, & Dina - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Veteran's Benefits: PTSD Calculator Angie, George, & Dina - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Veteran's Benefits: PTSD Calculator Angie, George, & Dina Problem 10-30% of US veterans experience PTSD Applying for benefits via disability claim is a slow and tedious process 10 months on average Majority of
Problem
- 10-30% of US veterans experience PTSD
- Applying for benefits via disability claim is a
slow and tedious process ○ 10 months on average ○ Majority of applications PTSD & hearing loss
- Complex regulations
Current Flow
Veteran Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) Physician Submits claim Reviews claim Submits Exam Gathers evidence Rates Claim Processes Decision Notified of decision and can appeal
Solution
- A calculator for estimating benefits
○ User-friendly UI
- Collaborative between different user groups
○ Veteran ○ Physician ○ VBA analyst
Make / View Claims (Claim = exam + application) Attach medical exams to applications Review Claims Award Benefits Make / View Exams
Demo
VETERAN: George PHYSICIAN: Angie VBA EVALUATOR: Dina