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VA staff finished 2M disability claims faster than ever this year

The department is about 15% ahead of its claims workload pace from last summer.

By Leo Shane III

11 days ago

Lingering cost worries cloud plans for veterans disability reform bill

Advocates hope to restart momentum in Congress this year on the Major Richard Star Act.

By Leo Shane III

6 weeks ago

Vets disability claims backlog down to 200K cases, a post-pandemic low

The number of overdue disability claims rose to more than 400,000 cases after COVID-19 office closures and toxic exposure benefits expansion.

By Leo Shane III

7 weeks ago

Meet the kids taking care of wounded veterans

More than 2 million kids live with a disabled veteran at home. Calls are growing to extend more support to these ‘hidden helpers.'

By Jennifer Brookland, The War Horse

4 months ago

VA eases benefits rules for cancers from Post-9/11 service, K2 tours

Gulf War veterans and Post-9/11 vets suffereing from leukemia and bladder cancer will get presumptive benefits status under a new decision by VA.

By Leo Shane III

6 months ago

VA sees rise in military sexual trauma claims, thanks to outreach work

Officials saw an 18% rise in MST-related requests last year after targeted efforts to encourage filing and reform the claims process.

By Leo Shane III

7 months ago

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