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Legion launches new Claims Coach app

The new Claims Coach app includes a recoded directory of accredited American Legion service officers nationwide.

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Commander shares concerns with Obama

American Legion leader meets with president to discuss the VA backlog and how to turn military experience into credits for career credentials.

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Shinseki: Vets ready to ‘rebuild the middle class’

VA secretary wants Legion to encourage student veterans nationwide to graduate.

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Fully developed claims: Backlog game-changer?

VA says Legion can help reduce the disability claims backlog by submitting more FDCs.

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VA officials pin hopes on new claims process

Legion remains cautiously optimistic that Fully Developed Claims can cut the backlog, reduce wait times for veterans and their families.

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Changing VA culture

An American Legion women veterans panel discusses the challenges women face at VA medical centers and initiatives to solve them.

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Legion sponsors first claims fair

Veterans in the D.C. area get a helping hand in filing claims for VA benefits.

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Student veterans question GI Bill delays

Advocates for student veterans say VA’s current processing system for Post 9/11 GI Bill claims is not enough to minimize, eliminate delays.

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Legion to host Veterans Benefits Claims Fair

American Legion service officers will be available Feb. 21 in Washington, D.C., to help local veterans apply for VA benefits.

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Disabled vets overpaid by nearly $1 billion

A House subcommittee hearing examined the effectiveness of Veterans Business Administration’s 100 percent temporary disability rating.

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