The number of overdue disability claims rose to more than 400,000 cases after COVID-19 office closures and toxic exposure benefits expansion.
A record pace for finishing claims in fiscal 2023 and so far in fiscal 2024 hasn't been enough to slow the department's backlog of cases.
The Veterans Benefits Administration is on pace to set a new record this year for processing disability cases.
The move builds on months of efforts to publicize health care and disability payouts available through the PACT Act.
