Latest "VA disability claims" stories

Total of overdue VA disability claims balloons to almost 300,000

The number of overdue cases hasn't been that high since 2014.

By Leo Shane III

7 days ago

More technical problems found with VA’s disability claims system

Nearly 90,000 cases filed through VA.gov have been delayed because of glitches in the department's system.

By Leo Shane III

3 weeks ago

Overdue veterans disability claims down almost a quarter in last four months

The backlog total was above 264,000 cases last fall.

By Leo Shane III

15 months ago

VA claims backlog improves, but still sits far above pre-pandemic levels

The claims backlog is nearly three times higher than in early 2020.

By Leo Shane III

18 months ago

VA benefits backlog likely won’t be fixed until late 2022

About 191,000 cases have been pending for four months or more, almost three times the pre-pandemic level.

By Leo Shane III

2 years ago

Veterans compensation and pension exams ramp up even as coronavirus cases rise

The department's backlog of disability benefits cases has risen by about 200,000 in recent months.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

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