David McLenachen

Military uniform with stethoscope and identification tags. Overhead view in horizontal layout.

VBA says it will reduce disability claims backlog by fall, but Congress isn’t so sure

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Veterans Affairs

FILE - In this June 21, 2013, file photo, the seal affixed to the front of the Department of Veterans Affairs building in Washington. The Department of Veterans Affairs is warning of a rapidly growing backlog for veterans who seek to appeal decisions involving disability benefits, saying it will need much more staff even as money remains in question due to a tightening Trump administration budget. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, File)

VBA has resumed in person physical exams

Veterans Affairs

Veterans Affairs Secretary nominee Robert Wilkie testifies during a Senate Veterans Affairs Committee nominations hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, June 27, 2018.

VA appeals modernization launch shows ‘government working well,’ agency says

Veterans Affairs

Rep. Phil Roe (R-Tenn.)/AP Photo

VA’s confidence about appeals modernization timeline soothes congressional skepticism

Veterans Affairs

New VA appeals trial an opportunity for both veterans and the agency

Veterans Affairs

VA says it’s ready for appeals modernization, but IT upgrades have fallen behind

Veterans Affairs

David Shulkin, Johnny Isakson, Jon Tester

Congress takes another shot at fixing outdated, lengthy veterans appeals process

Veterans Affairs