disability claims

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VA vows ‘full review’ of website after IT issues impact disability claims for nearly 57,000 veterans

The Department of Veterans Affairs discovered technical problems that may have delayed disability claims for tens of thousands of veterans.

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VA launches automation pilot to process veteran disability claims faster

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Scanning military records now will improve disability claims process later, VBA says

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Supreme Court

Judges warn public should be ‘concerned’ about executive order to politicize ALJ appointments

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New online tool provides Veterans with customized instructions for discharge upgrade process

New VA appeals transparency tool part of focus on veterans’ experience to build trust

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Elizabeth Curda: GAO finds holes in VA’s plan for new appeals process

GAO’s Elizabeth Curda tells Federal News Radio what enhancements VA can make to ensure success of its new disability appeals process.

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Touting 2 years of progress, McDonald hopes Trump will continue VA transformation

More veterans trust the department now than they did two years ago, the Veterans Affairs Department said in a new report detailing its progress on Secretary…

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Barack Obama

On Veterans Day, new initiatives aim to support veterans, reform VA

The White House, Congress and the Department of Justice laid out to-do lists to address problems plaguing the Department of Veterans Affairs, as well as legislation to provide veterans with resources for education, economic opportunities, health care and to end homelessness.

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