A growing number of veterans across the country are being affected by a major backlog within Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC).
Government needs to produce plan for dealing with veterans’ backlog: Ombudsman
The watchdog for Canadian veterans is urging the federal government to explain clearly how it plans to eliminate a backlog that is keeping thousands of former service members waiting to find out whether they qualify for disability benefits and help.
Deadly Desmond tragedy prompts Veterans Affairs union to demand more case workers
In the wake of Thursday’s revelations at the Desmond fatality inquiry, the Union of Veterans Affairs Employees is warning that without changes, similar incidents could happen again. [Journal-Pioneer]
Structure Review Committee
Terms of Reference
Continue reading “Structure Review Committee”Finance Committee
This Committee is a standing committee of the Union of Veterans’ Affairs (UVAE) National Executive Officers (NEO) and is established by the National President. The National Executive Vice-President (NEVP) shall be the Chair of the Committee. The purpose of the Committee is to review financial statements and provide costing and recommendations on items referred to the Committee by the National President. The Committee also performs other tasks that are directed by the National President or at the discretion of the National Executive Vice-President of the Component.
Continue reading “Finance Committee”Sample forms for release of medical information and ability to work
I authorize my treating medical practitioner to provide the following information to the Human Resource person responsible for my file information:
Sample-Release-of-information-form_ENThe purpose of this form is to provide the patient with the necessary information that they need to give to their employer to help the employer make decisions about accommodating the patient, providing disability leave, or assessing if the patient can return to work.