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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

3 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

8 weeks ago

Victim’s family files $250M claims against Army, FAA over DC crash

They are believed to be the first legal claims over the fatal collision of a Black Hawk and a passenger jet near Ronald Reagan National Airport.

5 months ago

TriWest switch sparks ‘deluge of misdirected calls,’ Health Net says

Health Net is seeing a 200% increase in calls to their claims center, many because of problems reaching the new West Region contractor.

By Karen Jowers

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

Supreme Court hears arguments on veterans benefits appeals rules

The case involves how appeals panels must review denials in veteran disability cases.

By Leo Shane III

9 months ago

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