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Latest "Veterans Benefits Administration" stories
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VA to hire 2,000 new processors to help with looming spike in claims backlog
The number of claims left pending for more than four months is expected to rise to more than 260,000 next month.
Skepticism surrounds VA promise to draw down backlog of compensation and pension exams
Department officials have nearly 360,000 unfinished medical exams right now, about three times the pre-pandemic total.
VA program offers veterans access to banking services
When veterans have bank accounts, they are more financially secure, have easier access to loans, pay less in fees, build a financial history and safeguard their money, says the author of this commentary.
By Charles S. Tapp II
Securing benefits and protecting veterans during COVID-19
The Veterans Benefits Administration is working to continue service for veterans as safely as possible, says the author of this commentary.
By Dr. Paul Lawrence