Veterans Benefits Center Headlines

Overtime mandated for claims processors at Department of Veterans Affairs’ 56 regional benefits offices.

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American Legion past national commander appointed to Louisiana Veterans’ Affairs Commission by Gov. Bobby Jindal.

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Committee focuses on the overuse and misuse of medications, and the need to implement complementary and alternative therapies.

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Department of Veterans Affairs announces initiative to expedite compensation claims decisions for veterans who have waited one year or longer.

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If the president’s forthcoming budget proposal includes TRICARE increases, the Legion wants Congress to reject it.

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Legion wants to hear from Legionnaires about specifics of their VA benefit claims in order to paint a clearer picture of the growing backlog.

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North Carolina Legionnaire Mike Dorman cited for company he founded, runs that assists veterans with mental, physical disabilities.

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American Legion opposes the prioritization of some disabled wartime veterans over others when seeking their VA benefits.

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As the number of undecided claims continues to grow, The American Legion calls for greater attention to accuracy and employing more veterans as claims processors.

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VA is counting on The American Legion and other VSOs to help reduce its backlog of disability claims.

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