Disability Claim

Veterans have applied for benefits at record rates over the past year. As a result of your applications, VA has been able to deliver more earned benefits to more Veterans than ever before, including $150 billion during 2023 alone.

When a Veteran files a clam for VA benefits, there are several administrative actions needed before a decision can be made, such as gathering medical records and military service records. VA is automating many of these administrative tasks, allowing claims processors to focus on more complex and analytical duties. These improvements result in reduced processing times and faster decisions on claims to Veterans and their families.

Now that the national emergency declaration has ended, VA will no longer delay claims due to COVID-19 concerns.

A “Bringing Benefits Home” event held in Lawton, OK, helped Tribal Veterans learn about disability claims and speak to a VA claims expert.

Shelby knew he was overweight, but didn’t realize he had diabetes before coming to VA. VA helped him completely change his lifestyle.

VA was there for Larry when a heart condition threatened his life. His doctor read a scan and brought him in for a pacemaker same day.

VA defines backlog as the number of claims pending over 125 days. Two events have occurred that will, however, result in significant claims backlog increases in the near term.

Phoenix VA Regional Office held a Virtual Veterans Experience Action Center event, a unique opportunity for Veterans to get assistance with VA benefits they earned through their military service.

An examination of the three administrations in the Department of Veterans Affairs in the context of a Veteran's disability and Montgomery GI Bill claim.