Latest "VA backlog" stories

Rising veteran disability claims could burn out VA staff

The Veterans Benefits Administration is on pace to set a new record this year for processing disability cases.

By Leo Shane III

7 months ago

VA plans ‘week of action’ to highlight new toxic exposure benefits

The move builds on months of efforts to publicize health care and disability payouts available through the PACT Act.

By Leo Shane III

12 months ago

Overdue veterans disability claims down almost a quarter in last four months

The backlog total was above 264,000 cases last fall.

By Leo Shane III

17 months ago

VA claims backlog improves, but still sits far above pre-pandemic levels

The claims backlog is nearly three times higher than in early 2020.

By Leo Shane III

21 months ago

Veterans face crisis of confidence with VA, secretary says

Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough addresses challenges and the changes in the agency and how he has decided to focus on the veterans.

By Kelly Kennedy, The War Horse

22 months ago

Here’s why a robot could answer your next VA loan question

VA meets AI? The department is seeking industry input on deploying artificial intelligence.

By Kevin Lilley

5 years ago

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