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Electronic claims filing now available

VA's new online application enables disability compensation claims to be processed faster in a more end-to-end electronic environment.

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Legion to discuss VA reform

The panel discussion about VA reform is hosted by Concerned Veterans for American and The Weekly Standard; it’s the first of a five-part series.

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Foreign hackers steal VA data

Since 2010, sensitive information on veterans has been taken from VA’s database.

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HVAC members press president on backlog

Twenty Congressmen sign 'call to action' to tackle backlog crisis.

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Legislators make public promise to solve backlog

Senators and Congressmen stage several pre-Memorial Day events to highlight VA backlog problem.

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More than 50 percent of older VA claims processed

VA’s new initiative aims to resolve 67,000 older claims in the backlog within 60 days.

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Fort Wayne VAMC: A work in progress

Improvements have been made at the facility, but a Legion town hall meeting Tuesday showed that work remains.

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Legion, VA team up to reduce claims backlog

Legion, Department of Veterans Affairs and Disabled American Veterans will participate in the Fully Developed Claims Community of Practice.

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VA mandates overtime to tackle claims backlog

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

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Detweiler appointed to Louisiana VA Commission

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

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