India, May 7 -- The US VA Department has decided on some changes to veteran benefits, that include helping families of deceased veterans to get better and faster benefits. Now, VA benefits can be received by families with much less hassle, according to the department's press release.

VA Secretary Doug Collins, through a press release announced major reforms. He also stated, "The last thing survivors need in their time of grief is frustrating red tape and bureaucracy. That's why we are creating a better system to more quickly and effectively provide survivors the services, support, and compassion they've earned."

For starters, the VA is moving its Office of Survivors Assistance (OSA) back under direct oversight of the VA Secretary. Offic...