Latest "veterans disability benefits" stories

Fixes could cut months off wait for vets’ fire-damaged service records

An inspector general report said frequent procedural mistakes are adding months to elderly veterans' wait for military records.

By Leo Shane III

6 weeks ago

New court ruling could give thousands of Vietnam vets and survivors overdue disability payouts

Federal officials still have not decided if they will appeal the ruling.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

Veterans disability exams to resume at some sites as backlog hits 114,000, nearly doubling in six months

Currently 114,000 veterans are waiting for compensation and pension exams to finalize their disability claims.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

Lawmakers, lawsuit want VA to reconsider delays for ‘blue water’ veterans claims

VA officials can wait until January to start paying out the claims, but advocates want action sooner.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

‘Blue water’ veterans’ claims delayed until next year

Veterans Affairs officials won't start processing the cases until next January, upsetting some advocates.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

‘Blue water’ veterans bill clears Senate, heads to White House for final signature

The measure had been stalled on Capitol Hill for several weeks, as court moves took precedence for advocates.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

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